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Livestock Truck Overturns on Córdoba’s Ruta 38, Releasing 23 Cows

Investigators are examining a suspected brake failure after responders secured the animals.

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 14:30 Monday near La Falda/Villa Giardino on Ruta 38 and involved a livestock truck, an intercity bus and a pickup/van.
  • No serious human injuries were reported, though vehicles sustained damage and traffic was disrupted during the response.
  • Municipal guards, Villa Giardino firefighters and Córdoba police contained the loose cattle and worked to clear the roadway.
  • All 23 cows were guided to the patio of a nearby hotel for safekeeping following the overturn.
  • The truck was traveling from La Rioja toward Santa Fe, and authorities are probing an apparent brake failure as the likely cause.