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10-25-2026, 01:04 PM
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Monorail Train Crashes Directly into a Fallen Construction Crane
Brazil, A massive construction crane operating on an adjacent property lost its balance and fell heavily across the elevated concrete guideway. Because the Silver Line operates entirely autonomously on a Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system without physical drivers on board, an approaching monorail train (Train M03) was unable to detect the obstruction visually and struck the fallen structure at full speed. The violent force of the crash pushed the heavy metal lattice of the crane off the beam, sending it crashing down onto the busy Avenida Professor Luiz Ignácio Anhaia Mello. All passengers inside the train were safely evacuated using the emergency walkway systems. The individual operating the construction machinery sustained injuries during the initial collapse and received immediate medical attention. The falling crane crushed several parked and moving vehicles below. Ground drivers narrowly escaped serious harm. The collision severely compromised the elevated track infrastructure and tore down the specialized traction power lines. |