A truck accident involving two vehicles and a bi-trem trailer on Via Dutra in Porto Real resulted in one man being trapped and requiring urgent medical attention.
In the early hours of Wednesday, a serious accident occurred on the Via Dutra highway in Porto Real, involving two trucks and a bi-trem trailer. The incident took place around 4:45 am at kilometer 300, where traffic was already slow due to ongoing roadwork at kilometer 298. According to the Federal Highway Police, the reduced speed of vehicles in the construction zone contributed to the accident, as one truck failed to brake in time and collided with another truck from behind.
The crash left the driver of one of the trucks trapped in the wreckage, prompting emergency services to respond quickly. He was rushed to the Emergency Hospital of Resende for medical treatment, and as of the latest updates, the condition of the patient was still being assessed, pending further information from the medical facility. Thankfully, the other two truck drivers involved in the collision were reported uninjured.
This accident highlights the ongoing issues of road safety, especially in areas of construction where traffic flow is disrupted. The Federal Highway Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident, emphasizing the importance of adhering to speed limits and traffic regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
