A truck driver was hospitalized with burns after his vehicle collided with another truck and caught fire on the Euclides da Cunha Highway in Jales, Brazil.
On Wednesday morning, November 25, a truck driver was severely injured in a crash on the Euclides da Cunha Highway (SP-320) in Jales, São Paulo. The driver was rescued with serious burns after his truck collided with the rear of another truck and subsequently caught fire. Emergency services responded quickly, and the driver was taken to Santa Casa hospital in Jales, though his current state remains unknown.
The accident has significantly disrupted traffic, with the truck still on the road, leading to road closures until 8:30 AM local time. Vehicles are being rerouted through an access ramp to avoid the accident scene, causing delays in the area. Local authorities and traffic management are working to handle the situation and minimize inconveniences for other road users.
This incident highlights the ongoing concerns related to road safety and traffic management on major highways in Brazil. The condition of the injured driver remains a critical point, as authorities assess the factors leading to the crash and how they might prevent similar occurrences in the future.
