Caupolican market
Coverage of Caupolican market in the Nexus archive.
- Several people killed in Chile after car driven by navy officer crashes into an open-air market
An off-duty Chilean navy officer drove a private vehicle into an open-air market in Vina del Mar, killing several people and injuring others, including two babies. The driver tested negative on a breathalyzer and claims no memory of the incident, while authorities investigate the cause. Local media reported at least six deaths, and the incident has prompted national mourning.
- Several people killed in Chile after car driven by navy officer crashes into an open-air market
An off-duty Chilean navy officer drove a private vehicle into an open-air market in Vina del Mar, killing at least six people and injuring others, including two babies. The driver tested negative for alcohol, claims no memory of the crash, and authorities are investigating the cause. Chilean President José Antonio Kast expressed national mourning, and hospital officials reported some injured individuals as stable.