Truck overturns after hitting tree and blocks avenue in Campinas
A truck carrying recycling materials overturned after hitting a tree in Campinas, blocking an avenue with no injuries reported.
In a recent incident on Monday, a truck loaded with recycling materials lost control, collided with a tree, and subsequently overturned at the roundabout on Avenida Jorge Tibiriça in Campinas. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in this accident. The incident occurred around the number 608 area of the avenue, which is a busy route in the city.
According to the Municipal Development Company of Campinas (Emdec), the driver lost control while navigating the roundabout, resulting in the truck tipping over. Following the crash, there was a diesel fuel leak on the roadway, which posed additional safety concerns. Security cameras captured the moment the truck overturned, scattering recyclable materials across the street, which was a significant visual impact of the incident.
As a result of the accident, the street in the direction of the city center was closed off to traffic, and at the time of the report's publication, there was no indication of when the road would be reopened. The situation underscores the challenges local drivers face in navigating busy intersections and highlights the importance of road safety measures within urban areas like Campinas.