A second breakdown is worsening traffic congestion on the Via Rápida, in the direction Machico - Ribeira Brava, which already extends eight kilometres in length. Traffic became even more complicated when a light passenger car broke down on top of the Comboio viaduct, occupying the left lane.
The light vehicle had its orange emergency triangle placed on the ground, signalling the breakdown situation. The concessionaire's assistance service has reportedly dealt with this vehicle's situation, unlike what happened with a concrete mixer truck that is also broken down on the road.
The presence of the two broken-down vehicles on the Via Rápida is forcing other drivers to weave in and out in order to get through the location, contributing to the intense existing congestion.
