Civil Police begins to remove cars from the lake in the old quarry of Salto de Pirapora | Sorocaba and Jundiaí

At least 15 vehicles were found at the site after the water level dropped due to drought and the collection of water to supply three cities. According to the Police, the work has the support of the Civil Defense.

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The removal of the cars on the sidelines will be done with the help of a chain. The vehicles will then undergo an initial screening and will be directed to the yard so they can be identified.

According to delegate Fernanda Ueda, there is still no forecast for the end of the vehicle removal from the lake.

Still, according to the corporation, they are all empty. As determined by the G1There are reports that the site was used to generate vehicles that hit insurers.

Who owns the lake area?

The area is private and belongs to a cement factory in the region. THE G1 contacted the company, but has not returned yet.

The Municipality of Salto de Pirapora reported that the Justice ordered the factory that owns the area to block and prohibit access.

The determination came after two divers were found dead inside the lake in 2012.

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