A car driver was seriously injured this Wednesday morning (29) after colliding with a truck on MG-290, between Pouso Alegre and Borda of Mata. The victim had multiple fractures and was trapped in the hardware, with his lower limbs trapped. The extrication took hours, and the man was rescued by Corpo from Bombeiros using cutting tools on the structure of the vehicle.
Segundo the military, the team used panel folding techniques to enable safe removal. Samu was already assisting the victim when firefighters arrived at the scene at km 11 of the highway. The truck driver was not injured.
Neblina may have contributed to the accident
Testemunhas point out that there was intense fog at the time of the collision. Weather conditions reduce visibility on the highway and are frequently associated with accidents in sections of this region. The report of fog was considered relevant by the case’s initial expert.
The two lanes of MG-290 were completely closed during the entire service. Traffic was diverted and controlled by emergency crews while the rescue took place.
Operação rescue lasted hours
The extrication procedure was not simple. Firefighters had to make strategic cuts in the body of the car to access the driver. The vehicle’s dashboard was folded down to expand the work space. Cada movement required precision so as not to aggravate the injuries already present.
Quando the driver was finally released from the wreckage and was immediately handed over to the Samu team for continued hospital care. Não there is updated information on the victim’s health status after hospitalization.
Responsabilidade and recorded occurrences
Após the completion of the rescue and removal of the vehicles, the location was left under the responsibility of the dealership that manages MG-290. The highway is an important route that connects the two municipalities and records a constant flow of heavy vehicles.
Security procedures were activated according to protocol:
- Corpo Corpo Instant Acionamento Bombeiros
- Chamada simultaneous Samu for pre-hospital care
- Bloqueio total of both lanes during operation
- High precision extrication tools Uso
- Entrega from the victim to the medical team for continuity of care
Condições climate change increases risks in the region
Fog is a recurring concern on the MG-290, especially during periods of temperature transition. Drivers are advised by traffic authorities to reduce speed and increase the safe distance when there is reduced visibility. Polícia Militar and the concessionaire reinforce warnings about the risk in sections with a history of intense fog.
The accident highlights the importance of adjusting speed and constant attention on highways with these characteristics. The truck driver was unable to avoid the collision, suggesting that the fog also affected his ability to see the car in front of him.
Impacto in traffic and closure of the incident
The total closure of the lanes caused congestion in the region for hours. Motoristas who used the highway had to wait or look for alternative routes. The situation was normalized after the vehicles were removed and the road was cleared by the concessionaire, who cleaned the area and assessed the damage to the asphalt.