Multiple pile up injures 10, sets major jam
A MULTIPLE traffic accident involving over 20 vehicles injured 10 people including three children and caused one of the year’s biggest traffic jams on Thursday afternoon, June 9.
The pile up took place on Via Centenario, towards the interior and involved sedans, 4×4’s, trucks and mules, reports the Unified Emergency Management System (ADD) 911.Many of the vehicles were write offs.
The three injured minors, were taken to Hospital del Nino, and four adults, were taken to Santo Tomas. Hospital, to receive medical attention. All patients were reported in stable condition.
In the area of the collision, paramedics evaluated other people who were affected, but whose condition was less serious.
One of the drivers involved in the incident, told TVN Noticias that his life was saved by a miracle, and if he had not hit the railing on one side of the road he would be dead.
Another driver said that the place needed more signage, especially because work with heavy equipment was going on in the area.