A serious train accident occurred in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. A construction crane that suddenly collapsed on the railway track was hit by a speeding train. The crane operator was seriously injured in the incident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The impact of the train collision sent parts of the crane flying onto a nearby busy road. Fortunately, motorists and pedestrians narrowly escaped serious injury. Authorities reached the scene and began work to restore the railway track.