Avenida Brasil felt the effects of the accident and was congested this Monday of Carnival; Driver managed to escape without injury
A tank truck that carried diesel S-10 toppled on the Presidente Dutra Highway, blocking the road in both directions. The incident happened around 12:45 pm, at the time of Jardim América, and resulted in a fire in the vehicle. Fortunately, the driver managed to escape without injury.
As a result of the accident, Avenida Brasil faces a major congestion, as many drivers try to access Via Dutra. To minimize the effects of intense traffic, a deviation was established by the red line, which should help relieve the situation.
Fire Department teams are on site to combat flames and ensure the safety of the area. In addition, the Federal Highway Police (PRF) is present to assist in control of vehicle flow, avoiding higher complications in traffic.
The Rio de Janeiro Traffic Engineering Company (CET-Rio) is also operating on Avenida Brasil, guiding drivers and trying to facilitate the passage amid the congestion generated by the accident. The situation is still monitored, and caution is recommended to those who move through the region.
S-10 President Dutra
*Report produced with the aid of AI
