Last Tuesday (10/09), Autoban, a company of the CCR group responsible for the administration of the Anhanguera-Bandeirantes System, promoted a large simulated accident at km 104 of the Bandeirantes Highway in Hortolândia, São Paulo. The operation, supported by ARTESP (São Paulo State Transportation Agency), aimed to train and integrate teams from different agencies to respond to complex incidents on the highways.
The scenario reproduced a high-gravity collision involving a trailer carrying dangerous goods, a passenger van, a BYD electric car and a motorcycle. In total, 17 fictitious victims received care from professionals from Autoban, the Fire Department and SAMU, in conditions that required rapid, safe and coordinated responses.
Integration of forces and use of cutting-edge technology
The exercise had approximately 80 professionals and the use of 11 operational vehicles, including ambulances, light and heavy tow trucks, traffic inspections, and firefighting vehicles. Also participating were the Military Highway Police, Civil Defense, Borelli, Ambipar, BYD, UAVI, and other invited partners.
The teams trained on different service fronts:
- Rescue at height;
- Vehicle rescue;
- Electric vehicle service;
- Chemical emergency response.
UAVI drone debuts on highway
One of the highlights was the debut of UAVI drone in a road scenario. For the first time in a simulation of this size, the equipment was used to tanker truck cooling, reinforcing the safety of professionals on the ground.
The drone operates in format captive, connected to a water truck, and sprays water directly onto the fire source, extending its reach and reducing crew exposure. Until now, the technology had been primarily used to fight urban and industrial fires, but experience has demonstrated its potential for use in road incidents involving dangerous products.
With the ability to fly up to 300 meters high and withstand large volumes of water, the UAVI has proven to be a strategic resource for critical scenarios, where the priority is prevent explosions and preserve lives.
Life-saving preparation
For Juliano Roque, executive manager of Pre-Hospital Care at Autoban, the difference between the teams lies precisely in their preparation:
"The simulation prepares the team. What sets a professional apart is what they train for. The company has the most modern and safe equipment in its vehicles. It's our responsibility to be prepared for the service."
João Moacir da Silva, Autoban's operational manager, highlighted the level of integration achieved:
“It was a great exercise for all participants, which demonstrated that the teams are increasingly prepared to offer drivers efficient, agile and humanized service.”
And for Victor Mascarenhas, CEO of UAVI, the participation marks a new chapter for the application of drones in critical situations:
"The UAVI drone was created to protect lives in fire scenarios, but its versatility allows it to increasingly support strategic areas, such as highways and industries. Seeing our technology contributing to a real simulation, alongside such highly trained teams, reinforces our mission to bring innovation where it makes a difference."
UAVI: innovation applied to road safety
Participation in the simulation reinforces UAVI's commitment to apply innovation to save lives, expanding the use of drones in critical missions beyond firefighting. The successful test with Autoban paves the way for new partnerships with dealerships, rescue agencies, and civil defense throughout Brazil.
