Motorcyclist seriously injured in São Roque truck collision

On Friday, 3 July, a motorcyclist was seriously injured after colliding with the rear of a truck on the eastbound lane of Rodovia Raposo Tavares (SP‑270) near kilometre 51 in São Roque, São Paulo. The impact caused the rider to tumble and be transported to a regional hospital in critical condition. The highway was briefly closed while emergency services, including a police helicopter that was later cancelled, attended the scene. Traffic resumed gradually after the incident.

The accident is under investigation by highway authorities and police, with no immediate information on the cause of the collision. No significant congestion was reported after the brief shutdown.