On the afternoon of Wednesday, the 25th, a truck transporting pineapples collided with the central guardrail of the Presidente Dutra Highway in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, resulting in one person sustaining minor injuries. The Federal Highway Police (PRF) reported that the truck driver was taken to the Guaratinguetá Emergency Care Unit (UPA), with no other injuries reported from the incident.

The accident occurred at km 65 of the highway in the direction of Rio de Janeiro, causing the left lane to be blocked. As the situation unfolded, traffic congestion grew, leading to at least a 5-kilometer backup by around 16:15. Authorities deployed an excavator to clear the road of the spilled cargo, highlighting the impact of accidents on major transportation routes and the importance of timely response measures.

This incident not only disrupted the flow of vehicles on a key highway transversing significant parts of Brazil but also served as a reminder of the potential hazards faced by large transport vehicles on busy roads. Local authorities are likely to review safety measures for transporting goods to prevent similar accidents in the future, emphasizing the need for vigilance on road safety matters.