Two trucks collided this morning at the intersection of the avenue Groove with the South Expressway from Av. Paseo de la República, in the Santiago de Surco district. The violent frontal and side impact left its two drivers injured at approximately 4:30 am.
Two trucks collided this morning at the intersection of the avenue Groove with the South Expressway from Av. Paseo de la República, in the Santiago de Surco district. The violent frontal and side impact left its two drivers injured at approximately 4:30 am.
A license plate pick up truck BUE-937 He was traveling along Surco Avenue towards Tomás Marsano when he was hit on the passenger side. The other vehicle was traveling at excessive speed on the South Expressway towards the Barranco district before the collision.
The intersection of Surco Avenue with Vía Expresa Sur registers traffic lights to regulate vehicular passage in block 11. The area concentrates a constant flow of transport units towards the main avenues of the southern sector of Lima.
A car and a truck were involved in a spectacular accident on the Paseo de la República expressway in Surco. (Successful)
A car and a truck were involved in a spectacular accident on the Paseo de la República expressway in Surco. (Successful)
According to initial information from the security camera at the scene, one of the drivers disobeyed the red traffic light at the intersection. The force of the crash caused the other affected vehicle to flip several times on the road.
Three units of the Fire Company immediately responded to the emergency to rescue those involved. Paramedics transported the injured driver of the truck that ended up overturned on one of its sides to a nearby health center, while the other driver suffered minor bruises.
Members of the National Police of Peru assumed control of the scene to determine who was responsible for the case. Firefighters carried out a thorough inspection of the area in order to rule out a dangerous fluid spill on the asphalt.
Restriction of vehicular traffic on the South Expressway of Surco
The spectacular crash caused the overturning of a truck and the total interruption of vehicular traffic on the South Expressway. Traffic in this section of the district remained blocked for several minutes due to the position of the damaged units.
Special tow trucks towed both trucks off the track to restore the fluidity of the cars. Police authorities confirmed the complete release of the road after completing the rescue and cleaning procedures.
