San Luis de Quillota fans die in Chilean highway accident

Two supporters of the Chilean football club San Luis de Quillota, identified as Diego Astudillo and Javiera Aguilar, died in a vehicle accident on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 06:00 near kilometer 868 of Ruta 5 Sur, at the Llollehue bridge in the Paillaco commune, Los Ríos Region.

The vehicle, carrying three people, lost control, overturned, and fell from the bridge into the Llollehue River. While the 31-year-old driver managed to exit the vehicle on his own, the other two occupants were trapped. Emergency teams, including firefighters from Paillaco, Pichirropulli, and Río Bueno, along with specialized police units (GOPE and SIAT), conducted search and rescue operations. One victim was found immediately, while the second was located after a search for the missing passenger.

San Luis de Quillota issued a public statement expressing condolences to the families and mourning the loss of the fans. The tragedy occurred while the supporters were traveling to Puerto Montt to support the team during their match against Deportes Puerto Montt.