Authorities identified the victims after the tractor-trailer collided with at least 8 other vehicles: one truck, six cars, and one motorcycle. The powerful impact caused a fire and explosions. The incident occurred at kilometer 40 on a busy highway, causing widespread panic.
The latest information, announced by Cundinamarca Governor Jorge Emilio Rey, states that 21 people were injured in the accident, including 19 adults and two minors. One of the patients is in critical condition.
Among the five fatalities, four were found in the same vehicle.
The tractor-trailer was transporting milk. Initial theories suggest the cause was brake failure on the tractor-trailer, preventing it from stopping at the toll booth where many vehicles were queued. The driver possessed all valid documents and appeared not to have violated regulations prohibiting the use of stimulants while driving. The accident ignited a fire that consumed many vehicles within minutes.
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The post-collision fire trapped some individuals in the damaged vehicles. *Photo: Jorge Emilio Rey*
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The injured were transported to local hospitals.
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Authorities confirmed the death of one minor among the five fatalities.
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Most of the vehicles sustained severe damage. *Photo: El Tiempo*
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