In a harrowing incident, a train collision in Buenos Aires’ Palermo district leaves 90 injured, sparking safety concerns.
In a troubling incident in Buenos Aires, nearly 90 individuals sustained injuries after a passenger train collided with a stationary boxcar and subsequently derailed, according to official reports on Friday. This unusual mishap, occurring in the chic Palermo district around 10:30 a.m., has sparked a debate over fundamental safety standards.
As the train traveled from central Buenos Aires to the northern suburbs, it met disaster on a bridge, causing significant concerns. Authorities noted that the collision might have been triggered by the theft of significant lengths of copper cable from the tracks, which compromised the signal system meant to avert such accidents.
The scene was chaotic, with emergency services treating dozens on-site and transporting 30 victims to hospitals, some in serious conditions with injuries such as chest trauma and fractures. Emergency crews, including those with rescue dogs, were seen assisting approximately 90 trapped passengers, some being evacuated via ropes from the mangled overpass.
Eyewitnesses, visibly shaken, recounted to local reporters that the train had halted on the bridge for a short duration before it abruptly resumed movement and crashed into the unoccupied train, causing severe jolting and derailing amidst a flurry of sparks and smoke.
This derailment has halted operations along the popular commuter line managed by Trenes Argentinos, significantly disrupting daily commutes.
The incident has intensified the scrutiny of rail safety standards in Argentina, recalling a series of fatal train accidents between 2012 and 2014 that prompted government action on outdated infrastructure and safety enhancements.
Amidst an escalating economic crisis and mounting public dissent, the crash has given rise to conflicting narratives. President Milei has pointed fingers at his leftist predecessors for their alleged neglect of infrastructure, which he argues contributed to the nation’s financial troubles.
Reports also highlight the perilous endeavors of cable thieves, whose actions not only endanger their lives but also destabilize the railway’s functionality, adding to the already strained public transport system.
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