Mar 12 • 17:58 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

A truck loaded with fernet overturned in Entre Ríos and locals took the bottles

In Entre Ríos, a truck transporting fernet overturned after colliding with a van, leading local residents to seize the spilled bottles of alcohol.

Near Victoria in Entre Ríos, Argentina, a utility truck and a semi-trailer transporting a popular alcoholic beverage, fernet, collided on Route 11. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the accident resulted in spilled bottles of fernet, which attracted nearby neighbors who hastily helped themselves to the fallen cargo. The driver of the truck, a 33-year-old man, was operating a Mercedes Benz truck while the van's driver was a 48-year-old man driving a Renault Kangoo.

According to local police, the van was traveling towards provincial Route 11 when it was hit from behind by the truck, causing it to veer off the road and eventually topple onto the grass. The crash resulted only in material damage, but it heavily affected the cargo, with numerous bottles of fernet scattered across the area. After the accident, the local authorities obtained permission from the truck's owner for residents to take the spilled bottles, leading to a small community celebration of sorts, where they took home a piece of the truck's cargo.

This incident not only highlights road safety concerns on Argentine highways but also reflects the local culture surrounding fernet, a beloved drink in the region. As people descended onto the scene of the crash, it became a moment of unexpected gathering, blending community interaction with the unforeseen fortune of free fernet. This incident will likely provoke discussions on traffic regulations and the social behaviors that emerge in such scenarios, showing the resilience and opportunistic spirit of local residents in the face of adversity.

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