Train smashes crane on São Paulo elevated tracks

A large construction crane collapsed onto an elevated metro line in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, and a train passing through struck it, sending parts of the crane crashing onto the road below.

The accident occurred near Camilo Haddad station in the eastern part of the city, along Professor Luiz Inácio Anhaia Mello Avenue. According to Brazilian media reports, the crane had been positioned on a site adjacent to the tracks when it tipped over and fell onto the elevated rail infrastructure. Shortly afterward, a train on Line 15 arrived and collided with the crane, which then broke apart and fell onto the busy avenue.

Footage from the scene shows the moment of impact and crane debris lying on the roadway near vehicles. The collision damaged the train, vehicles in the area, and nearby electrical infrastructure and a tree.

Train smashes crane that collapsed onto elevated tracks in São Paulo (Photo: Social media)

The crane operator was injured and evacuated for medical care by the company responsible for the equipment. Train passengers were safely removed from the carriages, and no injuries among them were reported.

Following the accident, train service was suspended on part of Line 15, between Vila Prudente and São Lucas stations. Buses were deployed to transport passengers, and metro crews and emergency services arrived at the scene to handle the damage and work toward restoring service.

Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the accident, including how the crane fell onto the tracks and what led to the collision.