In the early hours of Friday, October 20, a major accident on the BR-101 highway at Morro do Boi caused significant disruption in Itapema, a northern coastal city in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The incident involved at least four trucks and several passenger vehicles, resulting in traffic jams extending approximately 12 kilometers. Fortunately, by around 6:40 AM, all three lanes were reopened, but the accident had already caused extensive delays and concern among local commuters.

The collision occurred around 2 AM at kilometer 142, heading south, near the access road to Avenida Rodesindo Pavan (Interpraias). As of the latest reports, information regarding any injuries remains unclear. The Federal Highway Police (PRF) reported that a significant amount of oil was spilled on the road, prompting them to advise drivers to navigate the area slowly to ensure safety.

Local emergency services, including the Municipal Guard, were engaged to facilitate the rescue operation by the firefighters and agents from the Autopista Litoral Sul highway concessionaire. An emergency corridor was created on foot to allow passage for emergency vehicles, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers on Brazilian highways, where accidents involving heavy vehicles can lead to significant disruptions in transportation and traffic flow.