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.