A 46-year-old truck driver was rescued alive after being trapped in the wreckage of a truck loaded with bagged sugar on BR-265, near Barbacena, Brazil. The incident occurred early on the morning of Monday, October 9, at a location known as Ponte do Caieiro. Reports from the Fire Department indicated that the vehicle rolled down a cliff approximately 20 meters high and overturned, leaving its wheels facing upwards. The truck was en route from Formiga to Barbacena at the time of the accident.

Emergency services faced the challenge of stabilizing the truck to safely extricate the driver, who was rescued conscious but in considerable pain, particularly in his arm. Following the rescue, he was transported by an advanced support team from Samu for hospital treatment. Further information regarding his condition or the hospital to which he was taken has not yet been made available, leaving many concerned about his recovery after such a traumatic incident.

The accident highlights the dangers of road transport in Brazil, particularly on highways known for their steep and treacherous sections. Local authorities are expected to conduct investigations to better understand the circumstances leading to this accident, which may prompt discussions on improving safety measures on BR-265 to prevent similar incidents in the future. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced by drivers and the importance of ensuring vehicles are in proper condition for the roads they traverse.