On the night of Wednesday, the 18th, a truck overturned on Via Dutra at kilometer 244 in Piraí, Rio de Janeiro, leading to significant traffic disruptions in the area. The incident occurred around 10 PM, but fortunately, there were no reported injuries. Authorities from the Federal Highway Police were swift to respond and initiated traffic management protocols to mitigate the impact on motorists.

The vehicle was retrieved by the towing team from CCR RioSP, the concessionaire responsible for the highway's maintenance. They managed to clear one lane to allow traffic to pass, although full access to the road requires transferring the truck's cargo, a process that had yet to be completed at the time of the report. The authorities indicated that the full clearance of the affected section would depend on the successful transloading of the cargo from the overturned truck.

As the situation was ongoing, further updates were anticipated regarding the circumstances surrounding the accident and an estimated timeline for complete road clearance. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges posed by transport logistics on major highways and underscores the importance of rapid response from highway authorities to reduce disruption for commuters.