Vehicle falls from access ramp of Anhanguera to Santos Dumont, leaving driver injured in Campinas
A driver was injured when their car fell from the access ramp of the Anhanguera Highway to the Santos Dumont Highway in Campinas, Brazil.
A serious accident occurred on Monday afternoon in Campinas, Brazil, when a vehicle fell from the access ramp of Anhanguera Highway (SP-330) to Santos Dumont Highway (SP-075). The incident took place at approximately 1:56 PM near Kilometer 93 of the Anhanguera Highway. As of now, the cause of the vehicle's fall remains unclear, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Emergency services reported that the driver suffered moderate injuries and was promptly rescued and taken to Hospital MΓ‘rio Gatti for treatment. The incident necessitated the temporary closure of the access ramp at 2:47 PM to facilitate the vehicle's removal, resulting in a traffic congestion stretching 1 kilometer in the area. This highlights the ongoing challenges of highway safety and the importance of immediate response mechanisms for handling such accidents.
Authorities of the toll companies operating the highways continue to monitor the situation and ensure that traffic flow is restored as quickly as possible. This event raises awareness about the importance of road safety and the potential hazards that such access ramps can pose, further emphasizing the need for vigilance among drivers, especially in challenging driving conditions that could contribute to accidents like this one.