Truck overturns and causes traffic jam on Raposo Tavares

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Truck overturns and causes traffic jam on Raposo Tavares

TL;DR

  • A truck loaded with vegetables overturned on Rodovia Raposo Tavares (SP-270) in Cotia, Grande São Paulo.
  • The accident occurred early Tuesday morning after the truck collided with a guardrail.
  • The rear axle detached, and part of the cargo fell onto the road, blocking lanes.
  • The driver and assistant were not injured.
  • The incident caused a 7-kilometer traffic jam and led drivers to seek alternative routes.
  • Cleanup and removal operations were ongoing in the afternoon.