On the morning of Friday, the 27th, a truck driver experienced a harrowing ordeal when his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters on BR-423, near the Chatá River in Jupi, Brazil. After heavy rains led to a significant rise in the river's levels, the driver attempted to cross a bridge but lost control, leading to his truck aquaplaning and ultimately becoming submerged. The driver, Silas Nascimento, shared his experience with TV Asa Branca, detailing how he fought the current and managed to stay atop his truck's cabin until help arrived two hours later.

According to Nascimento, when he first approached the bridge, he felt his truck losing traction and quickly lost control as floodwaters surged, submerging his vehicle. He recounted the frightening moment when he had to maneuver the truck to avoid being swept away by the current. Despite his efforts, the truck eventually fell into a hole created by the rushing water, leading to a desperate struggle for survival as he clung to the cabin for safety amidst the rising waters.

Emergency services, including fire personnel, were dispatched and arrived at the scene by around 6:30 AM to rescue him from the precarious situation. The incident highlights the dangers posed by sudden heavy rainfall and flash flooding, which can rapidly create life-threatening conditions for drivers and residents in affected areas of Brazil's Agreste region.