A serious traffic incident occurred on the afternoon of Friday, May 8th, on the Rodovia dos Bandeirantes in Jundiaí, São Paulo. A van transporting 14 passengers overturned in the central median of the highway at kilometer marker 65.
The accident resulted in injuries to all occupants. According to the Agência de Transporte do Estado de São Paulo (ARTESP), three individuals required medical treatment and were transported to a hospital. The remaining 11 passengers sustained minor injuries.
All victims were taken to the Hospital São Vicente for evaluation and care. The specific cause of the accident is still under investigation by authorities.
The overturned vehicle caused significant disruption to traffic flow on the major highway. The incident led to a traffic congestion stretching approximately 4 kilometers, impacting travel for other motorists in the area.
Emergency services responded to the scene to manage the situation and assist the injured. The highway's central median was the location where the van came to rest after the rollover.
This event highlights the potential dangers on busy roadways and the importance of vehicle safety. The investigation will seek to determine the exact circumstances that led to the van losing control and overturning.
Based on reporting from g1.