The accident occurred during the morning on the Fernão Dias highway, which connects the states of São Paulo and Minas Gerais. According to authorities, a truck being transported on a trailer platform collided with the bridge structure due to its excessive height.
The strong impact caused the structure to collapse onto the road, resulting in the death of two individuals. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident and working to determine the extent of the damages and possible liabilities.
The incident required special attention to traffic flow on this important Brazilian road axis, while emergency teams operated in the area.