In Tatuí, São Paulo, a man sitting on a sidewalk almost became a victim of a runaway truck that crashed into a nearby pole. The incident occurred on a Friday morning when the employee of a local store was distractedly using his cellphone while waiting for the shop to open. Security footage, which has since gone viral, shows the near-miss in real-time as the employee manages to escape just moments before the vehicle collides with the pole in front of the store.

The truck came speeding down the street and veered dangerously close to the employee, who was directly in its path. Fortunately, upon noticing the out-of-control vehicle, he quickly reacted by jumping away from the collision point, allowing him to narrowly avoid potential injury or worse. The store owner, José Camargo Moreira, expressed gratitude that no one was harmed during the incident, especially since the employee could have been killed had he not reacted in time.

This alarming event raises questions about road safety and vehicle maintenance in urban areas, particularly concerning vehicles that may be poorly maintained or not properly controlled by their drivers. While this specific incident concluded without severe consequences, it highlights the unpredictability of street environments where pedestrians and vehicles intersect. Local authorities may need to investigate the incident further to ensure similar occurrences are prevented in the future, ensuring the safety of both pedestrians and drivers alike.