Truck loaded with melon overturns on BR-226 and hits three vehicles in western RN; see video

Truck loaded with melon overturns on BR-226 A cart loaded with melon overturned and hit three other vehicles on Friday night (10) on BR-226, in Patu, western region of Rio Grande do Norte. Despite the impact, no one was injured. According to the State Highway Police, the accident happened around 10:40 pm, at km 338 of the highway. The driver of the truck reported that the ABS braking system had locked, causing him to lose control of the steering. The vehicle had left Mossoró bound for São Paulo. ? Click here to follow the g1 RN channel on WhatsApp Accident occurred in Patu, in the western region of the State Reproduction The driver suffered only minor bruises and was treated at the scene. The Military Police isolated the area after the collapse. The Fire Department cut the truck's battery and used wood dust to contain the oil spilled on the road and reduce the risk of further accidents. The Federal Highway Police was notified and, as there were no victims nor a total closure of the highway, they advised those involved to register the incident online. This Saturday morning (11), teams were working to remove the trailer. Part of the vehicle's structure had to be dismantled to allow the area to be completely removed and cleared.