In the early hours of Sunday, a truck lost control and collided with several vendor stalls and the Casa do Benin museum located in Pelourinho, the Historic Center of Salvador. The incident was captured on cell phone footage, showing the truck careening down a slope toward the museum. Fortunately, despite the chaotic scene, there were no injuries reported among the individuals present at the time of the accident.

Witnesses reported panic as bystanders fled the area upon realizing the truck was out of control, highlighting the potential dangers associated with such incidents. The truck was part of a sound equipment service for an event in the Largo do Pelourinho, and the company responsible, Ângello Som Entretenimento, explained that the truck experienced brake failure just before the crash occurred.

In response to the accident, the company issued a statement confirming that they have filed a police report regarding the incident and will ensure all necessary legal procedures are followed. This event accentuates the ongoing concerns about safety in busy urban areas, particularly where street vending and large vehicles intersect, emphasizing the necessity for better regulation to prevent similar occurrences in the future.