A collision between trucks and trailers ended with two drivers injured this Monday afternoon (18) in Gaspar, in Vale do Itajaí. The accident occurred around 16:30 on the BR-470 highway.

Two drivers taken to hospital after truck pile-up in UC – Photo: CCTV/ND Reproduction

According to the PRF (Federal Traffic Police), the victims were conscious and were taken to hospital for medical treatment.

The two men rescued were the drivers of the last trucks involved in the collision, which suffered the most damage. The other three drivers were not injured.

The collision affected traffic

Due to the accident, traffic in the area was blocked. According to PRF, at 19:15 the road was already fully open.

The moment of the collision was recorded by a CCTV camera.

The military fire service, Samu (mobile emergency service) and military police also responded to the incident.

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Two trucks also involved in an accident in Gaspar – Video: CCTV/ND replay