On Monday afternoon, a truck loaded with 200 bags of mortar overturned on the Raposo Tavares Highway (SP-270) in São Roque, São Paulo, leading to significant traffic delays between kilometers 49 and 48. According to the São Paulo State Transport Agency (Artesp), the truck driver lost control and crashed into the metal guardrail. The impact was strong enough to rupture the straps securing the load, resulting in the bags of mortar spilling across the road.

Fortunately, there were no injuries reported due to the accident. The highway concessionaire confirmed that emergency services were dispatched to the scene, where maintenance crews worked to clear the spilled load from the roadway. By Tuesday morning, efforts continued to finalize the cleanup and render the shoulder of the highway safe for use again.

This incident highlights the importance of vehicle maintenance and load security on highways, particularly those that handle significant traffic. While the situation was resolved without injuries, such accidents can disrupt transportation routes and pose risks to other road users. Authorities will likely review the circumstances surrounding this event to prevent similar occurrences in the future.