🚨 Breaking News: A head-on collision between a cargo train transporting copper and a nearly empty passenger train rocked the outskirts of Santiago, Chile, on Thursday. Authorities confirm at least two fatalities and multiple injuries, with rescue teams still working at the scene.
📹 Eyewitness videos show twisted metal and debris scattered across the tracks as emergency responders rush to free trapped passengers. The cargo train, operated by a local mining company, reportedly derailed after impact, spilling copper materials nearby.
💬 'This is a tragic day for our community,' said a transportation official, urging residents to avoid the area. Investigators are probing whether signaling errors or mechanical failure caused the crash – Chile's deadliest rail incident this year.
🌐 The collision has disrupted regional rail services, affecting commuters and copper exports. Chile, the world's top copper producer, relies heavily on rail networks for mineral transport.
⚠️ Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. No further details about victims' identities have been released yet.
