Tree falls and blocks section of BR-459 after rain between Piranguinho and Itajubá, MG

According to EPR Sul de Minas, the concessionaire responsible for the highway, the tree fell at 4:06 pm at km 149 of BR-459, causing the lane to be blocked.

Operational teams from the concessionaire were mobilized to remove the tree, with support from the Fire Department (Cobom) and Piranguinho City Hall. During the incident, traffic was interrupted on the affected section.

EPR Sul de Minas reported that the work was completed at 5:40 pm, when traffic was fully restored at the site. Civil Defense teams worked to clear secondary roads affected by falling trees.

The concessionaire advised drivers to pay extra attention when traveling through the region and to respect signage and speed limits.

The EPR Sul de Minas Operations Control Center operates 24 hours a day and can be contacted by calling 0800 290 0459.