A car was shunted down the steps of a train station after a road accident, killing one person.
The vehicle smashed through the railings and ploughed into pedestrians after being hit by a grey Kia on Tuesday afternoon (21 July).
A 51-year-old woman died on the spot and at least five others injured.
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The incident occurred when the Kia tried to turn right from the inside lane, blocking the path of the red car behind it.
The two vehicles crashed and the impact shunted the red car forward through the station’s railings and down the steps inside.
Shocking CCTV captured the red car smashing inside the station and striking pedestrians.
Emergency services rushed to the scene as three fire crews battled to free the injured.
State rail operator EFE said the car struck six people inside the station before coming to a stop.
The female victim, identified as nursing assistant Marcela Durán Oyarzún, 51, died at the scene.
She worked at the Hospital Geriátrico La Paz de la Tarde in Viña del Mar.
Colleagues described her as “dearly loved”.
Five survivors had injuries ranging from minor to serious, as reported by Need To Know.
The accident took place at Viña del Mar railway station in the Chilean coastal city of Viña del Mar.
The driver of the grey Kia was arrested at the scene.
Prosecutors said he could face charges of involuntary manslaughter once the police report, autopsy results and witness statements are completed.
The foreign woman driving the red car suffered minor injuries but had no valid licence and the vehicle’s paperwork had expired.
She faces separate court action.
The line was shut immediately for emergency and forensic work.
EFE boss Miguel Saavedra said all station CCTV had been handed to police.
Viña del Mar mayor Macarena Ripamonti pledged full municipal cooperation with the inquiry.
The authorities said the case remains under active probe and no final charges have yet been filed.
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