In a tragic accident on the Dutra highway in São José dos Campos, one person has died, and four others have sustained injuries after a car overturned in the early hours of Monday, October 22. The incident occurred around 12:30 AM at kilometer 151, in the direction of Rio de Janeiro, according to the highway's managing concessionaire, RioSP. After colliding with a curb and a pole, the vehicle capsized on the road.

Among the five occupants of the vehicle, one person was reported dead at the scene, while another was rescued in critical condition. Additionally, one individual was reported to be in moderate condition, and two others suffered minor injuries. The situation was serious enough for authorities to halt traffic in three lanes of the highway to manage the scene, leading to a kilometer-long traffic jam as emergency services attended to the accident.

This unfortunate event highlights the dangers of highway travel in Brazil, particularly on busy routes like the Dutra highway, which is heavily trafficked due to its importance as a major connection between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and local authorities may need to consider further safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.