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Driver killed after being hit by criminals fleeing Carabineros in Maipú

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A driver was killed in a multiple-vehicle crash involving four vehicles allegedly stolen from ChileTabacos and fleeing Carabineros in Maipú.
  • Two suspects were seriously injured and four alleged criminals were arrested, according to preliminary information.
  • Traffic on Avenida Sur at 4 Poniente was suspended for several hours during the police operation.

A driver was killed when vehicles allegedly stolen from ChileTabacos crashed into his car while fleeing Carabineros in Rinconada de Maipú.

At least one of four vehicles involved in the escape struck the victim’s car at Avenida Sur and 4 Poniente. The collision caused two of the vehicles connected to the crime to overturn. The dead driver had no connection to the suspects.

Police arrested four alleged criminals after the crash. Preliminary information indicated that two of them suffered serious injuries. Transporte Informa said traffic in the area was suspended during the police procedure and advised motorists to use alternative routes.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.