On the afternoon of Wednesday, the 18th, a truck overturned on BR-040 in Nova Lima, a city in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The accident occurred at approximately kilometer 562 while the vehicle was traveling towards Rio de Janeiro, near the intersection with BR-356. Emergency responders from the Corpo de Bombeiros reported that a man was trapped in the wreckage and died at the scene, while a woman was rescued in critical condition by the highway concessionaire responsible for the route.

The truck involved in the incident was carrying no cargo and was operating solely with its cab, the front part of the vehicle. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or the specific circumstances leading to the crash. EPR Via Mineira, the highway concessionaire, issued a statement indicating that they deployed an ambulance, tow truck, forensic team, and the Federal Highway Police to the incident site to manage the situation and provide necessary assistance.

Fortunately, despite the severity of the accident, traffic on BR-040 was not disrupted as the authorities took prompt action to ensure safety and clear the area. The incident raises concerns about road safety on major highways in Brazil, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance and road maintenance to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.