In a tragic accident in Indaiatuba, São Paulo, a backhoe fell off a truck during transport and landed on a car on Avenida Manoel Ruiz Peres, killing one person and injuring others. The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, October 9, when four individuals were in the car at the time of the accident. Emergency services, including the Fire Brigade and Military Police, responded to the scene, confirming the fatalities and injuries.

Local authorities reported that the truck was operated by the Serviço Autônomo de Água e Esgotos (SAAE) of Indaiatuba, suggesting that the vehicle was likely involved in city services when the incident took place. Witnesses noted that the truck appeared to have lost control on a slope before the backhoe fell, highlighting potential safety concerns regarding the transport methods used for such heavy equipment.

The accident not only led to a fatality but also resulted in injuries to an additional thirteen individuals in nearby vehicles, indicating that the repercussions of the incident were widespread. Local news outlet EPTV, which is affiliated with TV Globo, reported on the event and the continuing investigation into the cause of the truck’s loss of control. This incident raises questions about road safety practices for transporting heavy machinery and the need for stricter regulations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.