On Saturday afternoon, a serious chain collision occurred on the General Paz avenue involving seven vehicles, leaving twelve people injured. The incident took place near Vicente López and prompted a significant emergency response, including multiple emergency medical vehicles, a helicopter, and local fire, police, and traffic agents from both the Province and City of Buenos Aires. Among the injured were a 15-year-old adolescent and a 40-year-old woman who sustained a skull injury and had to be evacuated by helicopter to Santojanni Hospital.

The woman, who experienced a trauma to her skull, was transported to the hospital where it was confirmed that she had not lost any brain matter. In total, eleven out of the twelve injured were treated on-site, with other injured persons also being transported, indicating the severity of the collision. Such incidents often raise questions about traffic safety and the need for better road management in high-traffic areas, especially considering the involvement of multiple vehicles in this crash.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of road safety in Buenos Aires, where traffic accidents, especially those involving multiple vehicles, remain a pressing issue. The responsiveness of emergency services during this incident was crucial, but it also serves as a stark reminder of the need for continued vigilance and improvements to traffic regulations to prevent future accidents of this nature.