According to preliminary information, one of the buses, which was operating as a feeder bus for the Medellín Metro, may have suffered mechanical failures, which could have contributed to the spectacular multiple accident.
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One person died and several were injured in a traffic accident that occurred in the Manrique neighborhood of Medellín. According to initial reports, the incident left 17 people injured, of which four are in critical condition.
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On the evening of Monday, August 19, a serious traffic accident shook the Manrique neighborhood in the commune. A public transport bus apparently suffered a brake failure, which caused a spectacular multiple crash involving several vehicles at the intersection of Calle 69 and Carrera 47.
According to initial reports, the accident left a preliminary balance of one person dead and at least 15 injured, four of whom were rushed to medical centers due to the severity of their injuries.
The crash involved two buses, a taxi and a motorcycle, causing chaos in the area.
Causes of the accident will be investigated
The authorities and emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident, where they are working to clear the road and gather the necessary information to clarify the causes of the accident.
Investigators are focusing on determining whether the bus’ brake failure was the result of a mechanical problem or a lack of maintenance.
This tragic event has caused a stir among residents, as last Friday, August 2, on Guayabal Avenue in Medellín, a similar accident occurred that left two people dead.
According to initial reports, 17 people were injured in the spectacular traffic accident in Campo Valdés, Medellín. #InDevelopment pic.twitter.com/wJFNkWWvIL
— MyOriente (@MyOriente) August 20, 2024
#Extension | A special services bus collided with two vehicles after losing its brakes in Medellin. The preliminary toll is one dead and 15 injured, of which four remain in a reserved prognosis. pic.twitter.com/vb0lxMZkoI
— RCN News (@NoticiasRCN) August 20, 2024
