Looting Erupts After Truck Overturns on Córdoba-Rosario Highway

An unprecedented incident occurred on the Córdoba-Rosario highway when a truck carrying dairy products overturned, leading to motorists and local residents looting the merchandise. The accident happened near Funes on Friday evening amid a severe storm that affected several regions of Argentina.

The truck driver, who was heading towards Rosario, reportedly lost control after the vehicle in front of him braked suddenly. The truck ended up overturned on the central median. Fortunately, the driver escaped unharmed, and no other vehicles were involved in the initial incident.

However, the situation quickly devolved as drivers slowed down to take products from the spilled cargo. As hours passed, nearby residents also began crossing the highway to seize items, primarily boxes of milk and butter. Social media footage showed people organizing to completely empty the truck, with some throwing items to others on the ground. This looting continued despite the presence of Gendarmerie, local police, and highway patrol agents.

The incident occurred just days after a fatal crash on the same highway, where three people died and another was seriously injured in a collision near Morrison, Córdoba. The earlier accident involved a Toyota Hilux that lost control and struck a guardrail and roadside sign, splitting the vehicle in half.