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The hypothesis behind the tragic accident at the Ubaté – Bogotá toll booth that leaves five dead

A truck rammed at least 11 vehicles at the Casablanca toll booth, located on the road between Bogotá and Ubaté, causing a serious traffic accident that left five people dead, including a child, and 17 seriously injured.

The hypothesis behind the tragic accident at the Ubaté – Bogotá toll booth that leaves five dead

TL;DR

  • A truck crashed into at least 11 vehicles at the Casablanca toll booth on the Bogotá-Ubaté road.
  • The accident resulted in five deaths, including a child, and 17 serious injuries.
  • The truck reportedly lost control about two kilometers before the toll, traveling at high speed.
  • Witnesses described the truck driver emerging from the wreckage in distress, stating he had killed many people.
  • Mechanical failure is the main hypothesis being considered by authorities.
  • Injured individuals were transported to hospitals in Zipaquirá, Cajicá, and Bogotá.
  • One lane of the road was provisionally opened by 1:00 PM on April 1st.