Truck Falls From Ponte Atílio Fontana Onto Tietê Riverbank, Injuring Four

Overview

• The crash occurred on Wednesday afternoon on the Ponte Atílio Fontana in Vila Jaguara, in São Paulo’s West Zone.
• The truck landed on the bank of the Tietê River beside the Marginal, forcing a shutdown of the eastbound express lane.
• Four occupants were rescued from the vehicle, with one suffering cardiopulmonary arrest before being stabilized.
• Firefighters deployed nine vehicles, and the Military Police’s Águia helicopter supported the response.
• Authorities have not yet reported the cause of the fall as traffic clearance and follow-up assessments proceed.