ViaMobilidade Worker Dies in Electrical Accident on São Paulo's Line 9A tragic incident occurred during scheduled maintenance on the aerial network of São Paulo's Line 9-Esmeralda, resulting in the death of a ViaMobilidade employee.
The accident took place at approximately 1:20 AM near Morumbi station. According to reports, the worker suffered an electrical shock while performing maintenance duties on the line's overhead network. Despite emergency response efforts, the employee did not survive the injuries sustained.
ViaMobilidade operates several lines in São Paulo's metropolitan rail network, including Line 9-Esmeralda. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols during maintenance operations on the city's rail infrastructure.
Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident to determine the exact cause and whether proper safety measures were in place during the scheduled maintenance work.