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Truck Fire on Route 7 in Mendoza Destroys 83 New Motorcycles

Police have opened an inquiry into the cause following firefighters’ confirmation of a total cargo loss.

Overview

  • The blaze broke out around 6:00–6:15 a.m. at kilometer 912 in La Paz, Mendoza, drawing multiple 911 calls.
  • The transport had departed Venado Tuerto carrying Corven brand motorcycles bound for the province of Mendoza.
  • The 39-year-old driver from San Luis exited the vehicle on his own and was not injured.
  • Fire crews and police arrived within minutes, extinguished the flames, and traffic on the corridor experienced delays during the operation.
  • The case is under the La Paz prosecutor’s office, which has not reported a determined origin or evidence pointing to third-party involvement.