La Florida multi-vehicle collision caused by heavy rain

A multi-vehicle collision involving five vehicles occurred in the La Florida commune of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. The accident took place at the intersection of Avenida Las Perdices and Avenida Alto Macul during heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Preliminary reports suggest the crash may have been caused by slippery road conditions or a potential brake failure on one of the involved trucks. Several vehicles sustained total losses, and emergency teams were deployed to the scene. Authorities advised motorists to use alternative routes as vehicle removal operations were expected to take several hours.