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Truck collision in Chaco, Argentina

Overview

On October 16, 2026, a collision occurred between a Mercedes-Benz transporting wheat and an Iveco carrying soy on National Route 16 near La Escondida, Chaco.

A 40-year-old driver from Santa Fe was hospitalized with mild chest trauma but is reported to be out of danger. A second driver, aged 60, received assistance at the scene. The accident resulted in a significant soy spill, requiring traffic restrictions and detours while emergency teams worked to clear the roadway.

Entities

Olavarría · Sierras Bayas · Mercedes-Benz · Sojat · Darío Fernando Liébana

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 12 sources
    Truck collision on Route 16 leaves one driver hospitalized

    Two trucks carrying wheat and soy collided on National Route 16 near La Escondida, Chaco. One driver was hospitalized with minor injuries, and a cargo spill caused temporary traffic disruptions.

  2. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Sojat: Two trucks collide on National Highway 162

    Two trucks collided on National Highway 162 near Sojat after a driver braked suddenly to avoid livestock. The driver escaped without serious injury despite significant cabin damage.

Sources

aajtak.com · canal13sanjuan.com · diariolavozdelchaco.com · diariopanorama.com · diariosanrafael.com.ar · enlineanoticias.com.ar · infozona.com.ar · lamegafm.cl · navabharat.com · palisirohionline.in · primerochaco.com · puebloregional.com.ar · realidadsm.com · revistacolectibondi.com.ar · samacharnama.com · spnoticias.com.ar · taasir.com