Crash between trucks causes chemical leak on SP highway; VIDEO
Quick Look
- Two trucks collided on the Régis Bittencourt Highway, in Cajati (SP), this Sunday (18), causing around 500 liters of a chemical product to leak onto the road.
- The lanes towards the capital were closed for more than an hour.
- There were no victims or soil contamination.
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Why It Matters
The Régis Bittencourt Highway is an important road that connects São Paulo to Paraná, frequently used for cargo transport.
Two trucks collided on the Régis Bittencourt Highway, in Cajati, in the interior of São Paulo, this Sunday (18). The Fire Department reported that, after the crash, around 500 liters of a chemical product leaked onto the road, which caused the lanes towards São Paulo to be closed for more than an hour. There were no victims or soil contamination.
Firefighter teams were called and contained the chemical. The Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo (Cetesb) was informed about the incident and, according to the corporation, another company was mobilized to remove the damaged containers and assist in moving the truck.
Open Questions
- What was the chemical involved in the leak?
- What was the exact cause of the collision between the two trucks?
