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Exact moment of accident at Bogotá-Ubaté toll booth captured on video
More details are emerging about the accident at the Casa Blanca toll booth on the Bogotá-Ubaté road, which has so far resulted in five deaths and 21 injuries.
TL;DR
- A tractocamión carrying milk crashed into nine vehicles and three motorcycles at the Casa Blanca toll booth.
- The accident occurred on Wednesday morning, with preliminary reports suggesting brake failure as a possible cause.
- Five people, including a minor, were killed, and 21 others were injured and hospitalized.
- The crash caused explosions and fires, consuming some vehicles.
- The Bogotá-Ubaté road was closed for much of the day and later reopened with controlled passage.
- Alternative routes were made available, and drivers could divert through Nemocón.