Vehicle collisions with utility poles increase in Brazil

In Sergipe, collisions involving vehicles and electrical utility poles have increased by 21% compared to the same period last year. Data from Energisa Sergipe shows 209 collisions recorded in 2026, up from 172 in 2025. The capital, Aracaju, recorded the highest number with 49 accidents, followed by Itabaiana and Lagarto. These incidents have caused power interruptions for over 316,000 customers.

In a separate incident in Cuiabá, a truck struck electrical wiring on Avenida A in the Altos da Glória neighborhood. The collision caused trees to fall and destroyed merchant stalls, resulting in power outages for local residents and businesses. Energisa confirmed that maintenance teams were dispatched to repair the damage and restore service safely.