At least 4 people die after serious accident in Los Lagos: vehicle falls into the Lleguiman River
A tragedy occurred in the commune of Hualaihué, where a vehicle fell into the waters of the Lleguiman River, in the Los Lagos region, ending the lives -for the moment- of at least 4 people. Emergency and rescue personnel worked in the area.
A terrible accident occurred during Friday night in the commune of Hualaihué, in the Los Lagos region, where a vehicle fell into the waters of the Lleguiman river causing the death of 4 people.
According to police reports, the incident occurred around 22:15, specifically on route W-609 at kilometer 34.8, at the Lleguiman bridge.
Unfortunately, the death of an entire family on the Austral Highway was reported.
Following an alert from the Fire Department, the Carabineros went to verify a traffic accident involving a vehicle. Due to causes under investigation, the driver lost control and fell into the river.
Emergency personnel reported that so far the bodies of two adults and a girl have been found, and a fourth person who has not yet been recognized.
The search for a fifth person who was also inside the vehicle at the time of the accident is still ongoing.
As a result of this, personnel from the Forensic Medical Service (SML) of the Carabineros SIAT are working. All of them are on the move to continue with the necessary expertise after this delicate accident in the Lleguiman River.
Accident in the Lleguiman River in Hualaihué
It was also an event that was regretted by the mayor of Hualaihue, Cristina Espinoza Ojeda, who recalled that it is not the first time that this type of event has occurred in the place.
"Vialidad is conspicuous by its absence, I have not seen anything nor have they done anything. The bridge is in the same conditions and now a whole family has fallen, but nobody is responsible," she said.
Finally she pointed out that they are going to take legal action against the Highway Department in the area due to this terrible accident.