On Sunday night in Liniers, Buenos Aires, a tragic accident occurred when a 40-year-old man was struck by a Sarmiento train while on Avenida General Paz. Emergency medical services (SAME) were immediately called to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at the location. Witness reports indicate that the incident took place between Avenida Rivadavia and Ángel Roffo, near the Liniers station, highlighting the dangers present in high-traffic areas where trains operate.

Following the incident, emergency responders, including ambulances from the emergency medical attention system, firefighters from the Versailles Station, and personnel from the local police precinct (Comisaría 9B), were engaged in securing the area and providing assistance. Investigations are ongoing as police await forensic transport to conduct required procedures regarding the incident, and eyewitness accounts are being gathered to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.

This incident follows a recent event in which 20 people were injured due to a train derailment just meters from the Liniers station, raising concerns about safety on the Sarmiento railway line. The authorities are likely to face increased scrutiny regarding the safety measures in place to protect both pedestrians and commuters in light of these accidents, prompting discussions about the need for enhanced protocols in the area to prevent further tragedies.