Monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia, killing two
Police said the truck’s brakes failed as it jumped an obstacle, and at least 38 people were injured, including a child.
- A monster truck plowed into spectators at an exhibition event in Popayan, Colombia, in the province of Cauca on Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring 38.
- Police commander Col Juli told outlet Tiempo that a mechanical failure likely caused the crash. "The vehicle accelerated, it couldn't brake," he said, noting the driver remains in stable condition.
- Newspaper Espectador reported that a 10-year-old girl was among those killed at the scene. Video footage shows the truck crashing through a barrier and striking an electricity pole before stopping.
- Regional governor Octavio Guzm expressed solidarity with affected families, while Juan Carlos stated, "These events, which should never have happened, will be clarified with total responsibility and transparency."
- The city's mayor promised a rigorous investigation into the tragedy, while Authorities in Colombia are reviewing operational protocols for exhibition events to prevent future mechanical failures.
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A tragic accident occurred at a private monster truck exhibition in the Colombian city of Popayán on Sunday, when one of the trucks lost control and crashed into a crowd. The accident claimed three lives, including a nine-year-old girl.
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