Road safety

Chile's Carabineros released its first traffic balance for the Easter long weekend on Friday, reporting two pedestrians killed in Antofagasta and the Metropolitan Region, along with 32 road accidents.

April 01, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

A semi-truck crashed into vehicles queued at the Casa Blanca toll on the Zipaquirá-Ubaté road, killing five people including a minor at the start of Holy Week. Cundinamarca Governor Jorge Emilio Rey confirmed the toll and offered condolences. More than 20 people were injured.

Cali's Mobility Secretariat reports 45 deaths in traffic incidents up to March 7, 2026, with 19 pedestrians run over, over half of whom were elderly. Motorcycles were involved in 84% of these cases. Authorities urge stronger road safety measures to protect this vulnerable group.

March 02, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Federico Martínez, 35, died decapitated after crashing into a rope in Quilmes, leaving five children fatherless. His 11-year-old son, who was riding with him, was injured and is in a state of shock. The family blames the Quilmes Municipality for negligence.

Spain's DGT has revoked certification for four connected V-16 beacon models just before they become mandatory on January 1, 2026, banning sales but allowing existing owners to use them until the end of their service life. The move, due to expired certificates rather than safety issues, adds to the challenges in the device's rollout amid prior debates over its benefits.

December 25, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

Colombia's national government has launched the Christmas Exodus Plan to ensure mobility during the year-end holidays, focusing on airfare monitoring and enhanced road inspections. It projects over 4 million vehicles and 3.28 million air passengers from December 19, 2025, to January 5, 2026.