A truck overturned on the Washington Luís highway (SP-310) in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 11, leading to considerable traffic congestion. The incident caused a six-kilometer backup and involved two individuals in the vehicle who sustained minor injuries. The accident took place at kilometer 435, affecting traffic in the direction from the interior to the capital of São Paulo.

According to Ecovias, the company managing the highway, the truck was righted around 6:10 PM; however, the roadway remained completely blocked at that time. Traffic had been diverted to adjacent lanes as crews worked to clear the scene and ensure the safety of other motorists. The local police and fire department responded promptly, attending to the injured and managing the ongoing situation, highlighting the importance of rapid response in such incidents.

The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding traffic safety on major highways in Brazil, especially with an increase in cargo transport and vehicular traffic. The local authorities, in collaboration with civil defense and traffic management bodies, continue to monitor such occurrences and implement safety measures to prevent future accidents and improve response times for emergency services.