Accident involving truck, bus, and trailer leaves two injured and blocks highway in the interior of SP
Two people were injured in an accident involving a truck, bus, and trailer on the Castelo Branco Highway in Brazil.
On Thursday afternoon, two individuals were injured in a traffic accident on the Castelo Branco Highway (SP-280) near Araçariguama, São Paulo. The incident, which occurred around kilometer 47, involved a rear-end collision between a bus and a truck, resulting in the trailer tipping over on the road. Emergency services promptly transported the injured parties to the local urgent care facility for treatment.
According to the highway's managing company, the trailer has since been returned to an upright position, but the highway had to be fully closed for cleanup operations. This closure has led to significant traffic congestion between kilometer 35 and kilometer 48 as motorists faced delays. The local highway police and the concessionary's teams are present on-site to manage the situation and assist in clearing the roadway.
This incident highlights the ongoing concerns regarding traffic safety on major highways in Brazil, especially as collisions involving large vehicles can result in serious injuries and disrupt travel for many commuters. The response from emergency services illustrates the necessary protocols in place to address such accidents, but it also underscores the need for continuous improvements to road safety measures in the region.