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Fatal Train Collision Near Santiago Leaves 2 Dead, 9 Injured

Authorities investigate causes as Chile experiences rare fatal railway accident involving freight and test trains.

  • The collision involved a freight train carrying copper and a test train with 10 workers on board.
  • Two crew members from the freight train were killed; the injured include four Chinese nationals.
  • Authorities have detained the test train driver and a railway operator on charges of reckless manslaughter.
  • Security footage showed both trains traveling at high speeds before the crash.
  • Chile has significantly improved railway safety since a deadly 2001 crash, making such incidents rare.
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