A 28-year-old woman escaped without serious injury after her car overturned on Avenida do Contorno in Belo Horizonte on the morning of Thursday 1 January. The incident, which occurred at about 07:00 near number 6,744 — the boundary of the Funcionários, Cruzeiro and Sion neighbourhoods — left the vehicle resting on its roof against a traffic radar post.
The car involved was a Hyundai HB20. Local reports identify the vehicle as a dark-coloured HB20 with licence plate PZU 8553. The HB20 struck the rear of a dark grey Volkswagen Gol shortly before the intersection with Rua Leopoldina in the Savassi region, flipped onto its roof and came to a halt against a radar pole.
Belo Horizonte rollover details
Emergency services and the Military Police attended the scene. The driver, who had been returning from a New Year’s celebration and was dressed in a gold outfit, suffered no apparent injuries. The driver of the Gol was also uninjured. No breathalyser test was recorded at the scene.
According to the female driver, the HB20 lost its brakes and she was unable to avoid the collision. She told officers she felt fortunate to have avoided injury and attributed her survival to wearing a seat belt.
The Military Police secured the scene by closing only the left-hand lane of the carriageway in the direction of Serra, and authorities reported that holiday traffic in the area was largely unaffected. There were no reports of further property damage beyond the two vehicles and the radar post.
Traffic authorities routinely investigate collisions that involve damage to public infrastructure such as radar posts. In this case, officers remained at the scene to document the incident and clear debris. Initial media photographs show the overturned HB20 resting on its roof with visible damage to the rear and roof structure.
Local news bulletins placed this crash alongside other regional road incidents reported the same day, though officials emphasised that this particular case did not result in serious injury or major traffic disruption. Motorists are reminded to maintain vehicle braking systems and to ensure safety equipment, including seat belts, is used at all times.
Further enquiries are likely to follow as police continue to compile their report. Any witnesses who have additional footage or information about the moments leading up to the collision are asked to contact local authorities to assist with the investigation.
Key Takeaways:
- Driver involved in a Belo Horizonte rollover escaped without injuries after her HB20 overturned on Avenida do Contorno.
- The driver reported brake failure and credited the seat belt for preventing injuries.
- Police isolated only the left lane towards Serra and the holiday traffic remained largely unaffected.
