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Buenos Aires Ring Road Reopens After Crash That Toppled Highway Sign

Authorities continue to investigate the causes of the high-speed collision that left three men hospitalized and disrupted traffic for hours.

Una cámara de seguridad registró el momento de la brutal colisión (X/@jotaleonetti).
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Imagen ilustrativa. (Archivo/Tomás Fragueiro)
Trágico accidente en Tupungato: un muerto y dos heridos.

Overview

  • A speeding Volkswagen Amarok lost control early on April 28, striking a sign support structure on Avenida General Paz at kilometer 23, causing it to collapse.
  • Three men inside the vehicle sustained serious injuries and were transported to the hospital by emergency services; their conditions remain critical.
  • The fallen structure and debris led to a complete closure of lanes toward Río de la Plata for over four hours, with traffic resuming around 7:45 a.m. after cleanup efforts.
  • Authorities conducted a breathalyzer test on the driver, though the results are still pending, as investigations into the crash's cause continue.
  • The incident, captured on security footage and widely shared online, has intensified public focus on urban traffic safety and infrastructure vulnerabilities.