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Fatal Road Crashes Span Argentina, Spain, Mexico and Peru, Forcing Closures and Rescues

Investigators are working to establish causes, with potential responsibility under review.

Overview

  • In Malargüe, Mendoza, a Toyota Hilux collided with a Fiat Palio on Ruta 40, killing a woman and a girl, with a 38-year-old driver in intensive care and a 17-year-old in critical condition.
  • On Mexico’s Autopista Siglo XXI near kilometer 148+500, a head‑on crash between a car and a pickup left one person dead and three injured as authorities closed the roadway for forensic work.
  • Spain’s A-62 at Villaverde de Guareña was closed toward Burgos after a collision between two trucks injured a 33‑year‑old driver and prompted a detour via the N‑620.
  • A truck overturned on Spain’s A-5 near Trujillo, injuring two occupants, trapping them in the cab, and leading to lane closures during recovery operations.
  • In Peru’s Puno region, a frontal crash on the Interoceánica at Patillani caused injuries and blocked traffic, while in A Coruña a pedestrian was struck and killed near an AP‑9 exit with the driver testing negative for alcohol and drugs.