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Two trucks carrying a giant wind turbine are stopped on BR 020, in Piauí, after trying to maneuver to access BR-316, causing congestion on one of the roads
Last Wednesday morning (16), a new incident involving trucks was recorded, which carried out the transport of a huge blade of wind energy at the junction of BRs 316 and 020, near the municipality of Picos, in the Piaui. The two trucks were coming from the State of Ceará through BR 020, and intended to reach 316. However, they were unable to carry out the maneuver and were stopped all morning, causing congestion on one of the sides of highway 020. The congestion lasted a few hours , the PRF arrived at the scene shortly thereafter to resume traffic.
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On February 12 of this year, another truck carrying a wind turbine overturned at the junction of BRs 316 and 020, between Santo Antônio de Lisboa and Picos, about 300 km south of the capital of Piauí, Teresina.
According to Federal Highway Police, the driver of the truck was a 42-year-old man, who despite the scare left unharmed. According to the police, the cabin of the truck was suspended in the air due to the size of the wind blades, which are, on average, about 20 m long.
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The truck departed from Caucaia, in the interior of Ceará, and was destined for the city of Feira de Santana, located in Bahia. On the day of the accident, it would be taken to Marcolândia, on the border between Pernambuco and Piauí. The PRF stayed at the site for 10 hours, waiting for the arrival of two cranes that would be needed to unload the truck and cargo.
Stop of trucks carrying giant wind turbines in Piauí generates congestion in BR
Moment when traffic was banned – Image: Cities on the NET -
Moment when traffic was banned – Image: Cities on the NET -
Moment when traffic was banned – Image: Cities on the NET -
Moment when traffic was banned – Image: Cities on the NET
Initially, the stop of the trucks carrying the wind blade caused a lot of traffic on the BR. However, with the work of scouts who help move trucks and two teams from the Federal Highway Police, traffic was normalized and vehicles continue to travel with the help of scouts in Piauí.
According to information from the Federal Highway Police, the two trucks that were stuck on the BR-020 highway, in Piauí, occupying one of the lanes, were waiting for the removal of a pole, which was installed by the company. brisanet, in order to convert and access the BR-316.
Road hazards: 50 people die in road accidents each year
One of the main concerns related to the advances in the transport sector in Brazil is focused on safer traffic, with fewer deaths and accidents. The occurrences per day on the highways of Brazil generate great social and economic costs.
With the loss of lives, there are several traumas generated in society and impacts on the economy. The country registers 14 deaths per day on federal highways and, per year, there are about 50 accidents with victims, most of them involving trucks.
Data show that heavier vehicles are not present in most occurrences. About 60% of accidents involve passenger cars, 40% motorcycles, and only 20% trucks. However, an occurrence involving heavier vehicles creates an even greater risk for drivers, due to the potential impact.
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