A tragic accident occurred on the BR-135 highway in Buenópolis, Brazil, when a truck carrying coal overturned, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to a passenger. The truck was en route from Capelinha to the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte when the driver lost control during an overtaking maneuver. Emergency services, including the Fire Department, arrived to find the passenger, a 40-year-old woman, had already been assisted and transported to a hospital with suspected fractures.

While the passenger received medical attention, firefighters worked to extricate the trapped driver from the wreckage of the vehicle. Despite the efforts of medical responders from Samu, the driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the accident. The incident highlights the dangers of highway travel and the tragic consequences of traffic accidents, particularly involving heavy vehicles.

Following the accident, the load of coal was strewn across the highway, but traffic was managed effectively, avoiding major disruptions. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the risks that commercial drivers face on the job, particularly when dealing with challenging overtaking situations on busy highways.