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Accident involving two trucks blocks the entrance to Porto Alegre via BR-290

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An accident involving a tractor truck and a semi-trailer on Ponte Nova do Guaíba, on BR-290, resulted in the death of the driver and passenger of the vehicle that overturned, partially blocking access to Porto Alegre and completely blocking the coastal direction of the Freeway, with clearance expected within two hours, according to the PRF.

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BR-290, known as the Freeway, is one of the main accesses to the capital of Rio Grande do Sul and the Arena do Grêmio, located in the North Zone of Porto Alegre.

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Entrance to Porto Alegre via BR-290 is blocked due to an accident involving two trucks — Photo: PRF, publicity

According to the Federal Highway Police, around 3 pm, a tractor truck and a semi-trailer were traveling along BR-290, towards Guaíba x Porto Alegre, when the vehicle fell off the Ponte Nova do Guaíba. Traffic is partially blocked at the entrance to the capital.

The driver and passenger of the truck that overturned died at the scene, according to the Fire Department. The tractor truck got stuck in an unfinished loop, while the semi-trailer fell over three lanes of the Freeway, towards the coast.

The highway, known as the Freeway, is completely blocked in the coastal direction and is expected to be released within two hours, according to the PRF.

The location is one of the main accesses to the capital and the Arena do Grêmio, in the North Zone. Traffic is currently being diverted in the area.

Open Questions

What was the exact cause of the accident?
Was there dangerous cargo in the trucks?
What are the diversion alternatives recommended by the PRF?