Chile tragedy: 1 dead, 9 injured as passenger and cargo trains collide in San Bernardo; WATCH dramatic videos

By Sunita Iyer | First Published Jun 20, 2024, 11:19 AM IST

Tragedy struck early on Thursday in the Lo Herrera area of San Bernardo, Chile, as a passenger train and a cargo train collided with devastating consequences.

Tragedy struck early on Thursday in the Lo Herrera area of San Bernardo, Chile, as a passenger train and a cargo train collided with devastating consequences. Authorities have confirmed at least one fatality and nine individuals injured in the aftermath of the collision, which has prompted a large-scale emergency response.

Emergency personnel, including fire teams and ambulance crews, swiftly mobilized to the scene to aid those affected by the collision.

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Eyewitnesses and several video footage reveal the severity of the incident, showing the passenger train perched atop the freight train, nearly suspended in the air. The force of the collision has left the trains heavily damaged, complicating rescue operations.

🚨🇨🇱BREAKING: TRAIN COLLISION IN SAN BERNARDO, CHILE

A passenger train and a cargo train collided in the Lo Herrera area of San Bernardo, Chile, injuring several people.

A large emergency response is currently underway.

Source: pic.twitter.com/WipmC5RPNW

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal)

Details regarding the cause of the collision remain under investigation, with authorities focusing on understanding the sequence of events that led to this catastrophic crash. The collision has disrupted railway services in the area, and local authorities have cordoned off the site to facilitate rescue and investigative operations.

: Chile serious accident in the commune of . Emergency teams work to rescue passengers from Railway Accident. The number of injuries is unknown at this time. Emergency units working at the scene. … pic.twitter.com/556CCDBCJG

— mishikasingh (@mishika_singh)

🚨: New video shows the aftermath after a passenger train collided with a freight train in San Bernardo, Chile, leaving it on top of the latter and almost suspended in the air.pic.twitter.com/YivnmG3UKa

— R A W S G L 🌎 B A L (@RawsGlobal)

A passenger train and a cargo train collided in the early hours in the Lo Herrera area of San Bernardo, Chile 🇨🇱

▪︎ 20 June 2024 ▪︎ pic.twitter.com/HmV7djAbPZ

— DISASTER TRACKER (@DisasterTrackHQ)

: Latest footage from a accident site where a passenger train and cargo train collided into each other. pic.twitter.com/R6ei3pXzC7

— upuknews (@upuknews1)

Local authorities have cordoned off the area and are advising the public to avoid the vicinity to allow emergency services to perform their duties without hindrance. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation, with railway officials and investigators examining the circumstances that led to this tragic event.

Violent head-on train collision in San Bernardo, Chile just happened and has resulted in one train being jacked up in the air over the engine car of the other.

Injuries reported as the situation is unfolding.pic.twitter.com/156K3n8UJq

— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl)

: Emergency teams workto rescue passengers from a Railway Accident. pic.twitter.com/GYdSKAK8zy

— upuknews (@upuknews1)

Residents of San Bernardo and the surrounding areas are urged to stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops. The immediate focus remains on the rescue efforts and providing medical care to the injured.

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