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Deadly Market Crash Rocks Vina del Mar
12 Jul
Summary
- An off-duty navy member drove into a market, killing several.
- At least six people were reported killed in the incident.
- The driver claimed to have no memory of the crash event.
A tragic incident occurred in Chile's coastal city of Vina del Mar on Sunday when an off-duty member of the navy, driving a private car, crashed into an open-air market. The collision resulted in multiple deaths and left several others injured with varying degrees of severity.
Local media reports indicated that at least six people lost their lives in the devastating crash. Footage from security cameras appeared to capture the vehicle veering into the market stalls. The driver was apprehended by police, and witnesses reported him claiming to have no recollection of the event.
Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the crash. Initial witness accounts suggest the vehicle was traveling at high speed in the correct lane before mounting the pavement and spinning. Fortunately, a bus stop halted the car's momentum, preventing further damage. President Jos Antonio Kast expressed the nation's sorrow, assuring that state institutions are assisting those affected and working to determine responsibility.
