Within the framework of a new commemoration of the Day of the Young Combatant, a group of unknown individuals set fire to two RED system buses in the Villa Francia sector, Estación Central district.
Through social networks, Carabineros Prefectura Central reported that “hooded men set fire to a public transport bus, cutting off traffic in the 5 de Abril sector with Las Rejas. Prefer alternative routes and drive with caution.”
Credit: Twitter @CarabPrCentral
In parallel, blocks further up, on 5 de Abril with Manuel Rivas, a group of individuals began to launch incendiary devices at the Police Public Order Control Personnel (COP), forcing the officers to use deterrent means.
Credit: Twitter @CarabPrCentral
As a result of these events, a first corporal of the Carabineros was reported injured by a ballistic impact on one of his legs in the Villa Francia sector. As a result of the above, he was transferred to the Carabineros Hospital out of vital risk.
#Central Station: At this moment, a police officer injured by a ballistic impact without vital risk, is transferred by helicopter to the @hospitalcarab.#OrderYPatria pic.twitter.com/v3w2uhgLc9
– Carabinieri Central Prefecture (@CarabPrCentral) March 30, 2023
Minutes later, a third bus was confirmed on fire on Avenida Américo Vespucio with Recoleta, in the Huechuraba commune.
The Santiago Norte Prefecture reported that subjects “set public transport bus on fire at the intersection of Avenida Américo Vespucio with Recoleta. Drive with caution and pay attention to traffic conditions.”
Credit: Twitter @CarabPrNorte
