A tragic accident occurred on the ES-261 highway in Itarana, Brazil, where a driver lost their life after being crushed by a runaway truck. The vehicle, which was transporting eggs, lost its brakes while descending the Serra do Limoeiro, leading to a catastrophic collision with the Chevy Onix driven by the victim. The impact was so severe that the truck pushed the victim's car against a hillside, resulting in a complete destruction of the vehicle.

Witnesses reported that the truck driver attempted to alert other motorists by honking the horn as he descended the slope, realizing that he had lost control of his brakes. Despite his efforts to slow the truck by shifting gears, he was unable to avoid the collision. In a desperate attempt to prevent the truck from overturning, he veered towards a dirt entrance on the left side of the road, but this maneuver ultimately led him to crash into the oncoming car.

The incident has raised concerns about road safety, particularly regarding the condition of heavy vehicles and emergency preparedness on steep highways. Authorities are expected to conduct further investigations to uncover whether proper maintenance protocols were followed for the truck and to explore measures that could prevent such tragic accidents in the future.