Monster Truck Brakes Fail During Show, Crashes Into Barrier and Spectators; 3 Dead, Multiple Injured
A monster truck's brake failure during an exhibition in Popayán, Colombia on May 2nd caused it to crash into spectators, killing three people including a 10-year-old girl and injuring 38 others.
BBC reports on a tragic incident during a monster truck exhibition in Popayán, Cauca province in southern Colombia on May 2nd, where the vehicle lost control due to suspected brake failure. Three people were killed, including a 10-year-old girl, and 38 others were injured. Video footage shows spectators panicking and fleeing as the monster truck crashed through a barrier and plowed into the crowd before colliding with an electrical pole. Juan Carlos Muñoz Bravo, mayor of Popayán, stated that authorities will conduct a thorough investigation. Octavio Guzmán, governor of Cauca province, expressed deep condolences to the families affected by this tragic accident.