A dramatic incident occurred in Brazil’s Sao Paulo on Saturday, when a monorail train collided with a construction crane that had fallen onto the elevated railway tracks. The impact sent parts of the heavy machinery crashing onto a busy road below, narrowly avoiding what could have been a major tragedy.

According to local media reports, the accident took place on Line 15-Silver of Sao Paulo's monorail network, near Camilo Haddad station in the city’s eastern region. The crane fell across the railway structure before the approaching train struck it, causing debris to tumble onto Avenida Professor Luiz Ignacio de Anhaia Mello.

Video captures terrifying moment

Footage circulating online shows the train hitting the fallen crane, sending sections of the machinery down towards the road below. Vehicles and pedestrians were present in the area when the wreckage fell, creating a potentially dangerous situation.

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Despite the severity of the collision, no injuries were reported among the train passengers. The crane operator sustained injuries and was rescued following the incident. There were no confirmed reports of casualties among motorists or pedestrians.

Train services disrupted after collision

The collision damaged railway infrastructure and affected operations on the Line 15-Silver route. Passengers were safely evacuated from the affected train, which was subsequently taken out of service for maintenance.

Authorities suspended train operations on part of the line while technical teams assessed the damage and worked to restore services. Replacement buses were arranged for commuters travelling through the affected section.

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The incident also affected electrical infrastructure in the surrounding area, prompting emergency teams to respond.

Investigation underway

The exact circumstances that led to the crane falling onto the railway tracks remain unclear. Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the collapse and the sequence of events that resulted in the collision.

The company responsible for the crane said it was monitoring the situation and cooperating with the relevant authorities.

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