Woman dies after collision between car and truck on Vicente Palma Highway in Tatuí
A woman was killed in a collision between her car and a truck on the SP-129 highway in Tatuí, Brazil.
A tragic accident occurred on the SP-129 highway in Tatuí, Brazil, where a woman lost her life due to a collision between her car and a truck. According to the Fire Department, the woman was trapped in her vehicle and suffered multiple fractures, resulting in cardiac arrest. Medical personnel from the Police Military's Aeronave Águia confirmed her death at the scene. The woman was traveling alone in the car, and as of the report, there is no available information regarding the condition of the truck driver.
In response to the incident, the Department of Highways (DER-SP) announced that the section of the highway where the accident occurred has been completely closed off, with traffic being diverted at kilometer 29. A towing service from the Basic Unit of Care (UBA) of the DER-SP was dispatched to assist at the scene. The area is under investigation by technical experts who are expected to determine the circumstances leading to the collision.
This incident underscores the ongoing issues surrounding roadway safety in Brazil, particularly on highways like the SP-129, which have witnessed similar accidents. The investigation's findings may lead to further discussions about traffic management and safety measures in the region, aiming to prevent such tragic events in the future.