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.