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Truck overturns and section of Epia Sul is closed this Thursday morning (15); VIDEO

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A trailer carrying e-commerce cargo overturned in Epia Sul, in Brasília, after the driver lost control of the steering wheel in the early hours of the morning.
The driver was treated without serious injuries and traffic was blocked.

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A truck overturned in Epia Sul in the early hours of the morning after losing control near Vargem Bonita Station.

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The driver was evaluated by firefighters and was conscious and oriented. He did not need to be taken to a hospital.

Until 7:50 am, the section of Epia Sul remained blocked and traffic remained slow in the region. The Department of Highways (DER) tries to remove the trailer from the scene.

The accident happened around 1:38 am. TV Globo found that the driver left São Paulo and was heading towards Brasília Airport, with e-commerce cargo. When passing through the Estação Vargem Bonita BRT station, the driver lost control of the steering wheel. He invaded the construction site, knocked down a tree and tipped the trailer into the opposite lane.

Open Questions

What was the exact cause of the loss of control of the vehicle?