The number of deaths could increase due to the injuries’ seriousness suffered by the passengers of the cab bus, which practically fell apart due to the impact’s force.

According to preliminary investigations, the accident occurred because the vehicle’s driver crossed the railroad tracks by the time barriers were low, seconds later was hit right in the center of the unit.

Daniela Dresdner, Biobio’s presidential delegate revealed that the facts are being analyzed to determine responsibilities in what she described as reckless driving.

Dresdner warned that the railway service will be called off for today, which could generate congestion in other means of transport in that area of southern Chile.

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