A car crashed into a utility pole on Rua Manoel de Medeiros in the Dois Irmãos neighborhood of Recife on the morning of October 10th, causing significant disruption to local residents due to power outages. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in the accident, which saw the car's front crushed beneath the fallen pole. The crash occurred adjacent to the campus of the Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE), raising concerns about student safety in the area.

In response to the incident, Neoenergia, the local energy provider, dispatched teams to the scene to manage the aftermath of the collision. They confirmed plans to replace the damaged pole and reconstruct the overloaded distribution network that was affected. Thankfully, by midday, 99.7% of the impacted customers had their power restored, indicating a quick response from the energy company.

The event highlights issues related to road safety and infrastructure in urban areas, particularly in neighborhoods with heavy vehicle traffic. While the highway remained open and traffic continued to flow, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining safe roads and the potential consequences of car accidents on everyday life in Recife.