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Brake Failure Suspected as Livestock Truck Overturns on Córdoba’s Route 38, Releasing 23 Cows

Crews secured the loose cattle, with officials reporting no serious injuries.

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. Monday on Route 38 near La Falda and Villa Giardino.
  • Witnesses and initial reports said the livestock jaula truck reportedly lost its brakes on the downhill stretch.
  • The truck struck an intercity bus and a pickup before overturning and scattering 23 cows across the roadway.
  • Municipal guards, Villa Giardino firefighters, and Córdoba police corralled the animals and later relocated them to a nearby hotel yard for safekeeping.
  • The vehicle was traveling from La Rioja toward Santa Fe, and authorities worked to clear the route as traffic normalized.