On Sunday, a truck laden with coal overturned on Avenida Helena de Vasconcelos Costa, in the Perobas neighborhood of Contagem, a city in the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The incident occurred around 8:15 AM, scattering part of its load across the roadway. As a result, the road was partially blocked in both directions, leading to disruptions in traffic. Authorities from the Municipal Traffic and Transport Authority of Contagem (Transcon) reported that the driver of the truck sustained injuries and was promptly rescued by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu). While the specifics of the accident's dynamics were not disclosed, the incident highlights the ongoing challenges related to road safety and transportation in urban areas. This accident adds to concerns regarding traffic management and safety protocols for transporting heavy goods like coal, especially in busy urban settings. Local authorities may need to evaluate and enhance safety measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future, ensuring the wellbeing of both drivers and pedestrians.