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Ball from Uruguayan match lands on highway, causes accident

During a match in the Uruguayan Segunda División Profesional, a kicked ball on the highway led to a traffic accident.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Ball from Uruguayan match lands on highway, causes accident — Archive photoPhoto: Thomas Wolf , www.foto-tw.de · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

A remarkable incident was reported during a recent match in the Uruguayan Segunda División Profesional. A game ball was kicked out of the stadium and landed on a busy highway.

The incident occurred while the match was in progress, causing a disruption in traffic. This directly led to a traffic accident involving several vehicles.

Footage of the incident has been shared online and has garnered significant attention. The relevant authorities have been informed about the occurrence, but no details have been released regarding any injuries.

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