A significant incident occurred in downtown Montes Claros, Brazil, where a large almond tree collapsed onto a truck and a car on Monday, the 23rd. According to reports from the local fire department, the incident did not result in any injuries, though it did necessitate the closure of traffic in the surrounding area. Firefighters were called to the scene to manage the aftermath of the collision between the tree and the truck.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that the tree had fallen directly on the cabin of the truck as well as a parked vehicle nearby. The truck driver reported that as he made a turn from Rua Juca Partes to Rua Corrêa Machado, he swerved to avoid parked vehicles and subsequently struck the tree, which then collapsed onto his vehicle and the stationary car, which suffered damage to its roof. Fortunately, the employees of the fire department confirmed that no injuries occurred, and importantly, the tree did not damage any electrical infrastructure in the area.

The rapid response of the firefighters was crucial in managing the situation and assessing the safety of the scene. Despite the potential risk posed by such incidents, locals expressed relief that the outcome was non-violent, with only property damage being reported. The event underscores the importance of public safety measures in urban environments, especially during adverse weather conditions that may lead to such occurrences.