Tragic accident of an Argentine family returning from Chile: a baby died

A Argentine Nena of 12 years lost his life and others three people —two elders and a niñoall of Argentine nationality – suffered injuries after a Road accident It happened Sunday morning About the Route T-39in the commune of The lakeslocated in the Los Ríos Region, Chile.

The family He was undertaking the return to Argentina and was destined for the Hua Hum border stepare looking for San Martín de los Andesin the province of Neuquén. According to information given by the policehe accident It was recorded near the 7 in the morningwhen van in which the family moved lost control and ended up turning near the Puente Malihuein the direction of Panguipulli.

The Fire Department report of the area on the fatal accident

According to a report issued by the Lagos Fire Departmentthe shot initially hit a Security barrier and later against an old bridge column. The nena lost his life at the accident site, while Three other members of the vehicle were referred to Los Lagos Hospital con wounds whose severity was not detailed, but they remain stable And without danger to his life.

Subsequently, they were transferred to Valdivia Base Hospitalalso known as Regional Clinical Hospital. He driver from the road failed to maneuver correctly by crossing the Malihue bridge curve. The area He was covered by a thick fog that severely made vision difficult, which is pointed out by the authorities as a possible trigger of the accident.

In the operation of rescue The intervened Rescue brigades of the 1st and 3rd company of the Lagos Fire Departmentaccompanied by personnel of the Emergency Medical Care Service (SAMU) of the localities of The lakes y Panguipulli. The Unit Specialized in Vehicular Rescue of Panguipulli firefighterswhile the brigades of Malalhue y Valdivia They remained alert in case the need for a rescue in an area of difficult accesswhich was not finally required.

The Prosecutor’s Office of Chile ordered that Traffic accident research section (SIAT) of Carabineros will be in charge of carrying out the research relevant to clarify the details of the incident.

Through a statement published on its social networks, the Lagos Fire Department declared: “We deeply regret the loss of a life in this tragic accident and extend our most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim, all with nationality of Argentina, which was the fate of return for the hua hum”.

The authorities of the town renewed their recommendation to carefully travel by the areaespecially in early hours of the day, due to the meteorological conditions that hinder visibility in that part of Chile.

How is the route where the accident occurred

The Route T-39 It is a route that travels the commune of the Lagoslocated in the Los Ríos Region, Chile. This ruta plays a crucial role when linking rural and tourist areas, forming part of the Regional road infrastructurewhich allows more fluid access between various locations and optimizes the connectivity In the region.

A key aspect of the Route T-39 It is its closeness to International Hua Hum stepthat crosses the Cordillera de los Andes and acts as a connection point between Chile y Argentina. This step is frequently used both for the vehicular traffic as for exchange commercialin addition to being a preferred way by tourist that are directed to the region of Neuquénin Argentinaor by those who seek to appreciate the mountain landscape of the area.

He Paso hua hum It is found 40 kilometers of the city of Panguipulliin territory Chileanand link with the Neuquén provincein Argentina. It’s a cross frontier He is famous for his impressive natural surroundingsthrough a region Mountainousand plays a crucial role in the connection Between both countries.

It is Border crossing works throughout the year, although meteorological conditionsespecially in winterthey can complicate the step due to the accumulation of snow. Located at some 1.000 metros high above sea level, connect the populations of Puerto Fyin Chiley San Martín de los Andesin Argentina.