Woman dies, daughter suffers brain death after SUV plunges 80 meters down ravine in Argentina

A family trip to explore the scenic northern region of Argentina turned tragic when a 58-year-old woman died after their SUV plunged 80 meters down a ravine in Jujuy province. The victim, identified as Silvia Rosana Amaro from Alejandro Korn, was traveling with her husband, two children, and a son-in-law.

The incident occurred on Sunday along Route 52, as the family was heading towards the Puna region. The driver lost control of the rented Toyota SW4 for reasons still under investigation, leading to the vehicle's devastating fall. Other drivers in the area alerted authorities after witnessing the wreckage and the trapped passengers.

Emergency medical services and volunteer firefighters rescued the family members, who were rushed to the Pablo Soria hospital. While Amaro died at the scene due to severe injuries, her 33-year-old daughter, Lorena Paola González, sustained critical injuries including severe head trauma and injuries to her chest and abdomen. She was admitted to the intensive care unit and later diagnosed with brain death.

The rest of the family members are reported to be in stable condition. Lorena's partner, Augusto Coda, suffered a fractured humerus and moderate head trauma. Her brother, Favio Hernán González, sustained a dislocated ankle and fractured humerus. Their father, Narciso González, is hospitalized with a pelvic fracture and facial trauma but is showing signs of recovery. The cause of the driver losing control is currently under investigation by the prosecutor's office.