2024-05-01 02:20:35
The vehicle was transporting Brazilian citizens and was heading to the town of San Pedro de Atacama.
Carabineros, Firefighters and SAMU personnel worked to rescue the 40 people injured of varying degrees and the two dead caused by the accident of the bus carrying Brazilian tourists at the Jama border crossing, in the Antofagasta Region.
According to what was reported by Carabineros, The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at kilometer 27 of international route 27CHin the commune of San Pedro de Atacama.
In addition to the uniformed police officers, volunteers from the Fire Department and SAMU personnel traveled to the scene, who They proceeded to rescue the injured passengers.
Injured in the bus accident transferred to care centers
According to the first information provided by Carabineros, the bus overturned after the driver lost control of the vehicle.
“For reasons that are being investigated, the bus driver loses control of the vehicle, entering the emergency lane, causing an overturn.“Detailed the commissioner of the Second Police Station of San Pedro de Atacama, Major Mario Carreño.
The officer stated that “The aforementioned bus carried 40 passengers and two drivers of Brazilian nationality.” and “At the scene, the death of an adult woman was confirmed, in addition to more than 40 injured people.“.
Later “A second Brazilian victim, an adult woman, dies“added Major Carreño.
All those injured in the accident involving the bus were taken to healthcare centers in both San Pedro de Atacama and Calama.
By decision of the Public Ministry, the accident investigations are carried out by the Traffic Accident Investigation Section (SIAT) and the Police Investigation Section (SIP) of Carabineros.
During this day. The bus driver will go to stop control.