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Freight train hits car in Córdoba: woman trapped
An incident in Córdoba left a woman trapped in a car that suffered a mechanical failure. Six people were in the vehicle when it was struck by the train.
A freight train collided with a car in the Talleres Este neighborhood of Córdoba, leaving a woman trapped inside the vehicle. The car, a Chevrolet Prisma, was stranded on the tracks due to a mechanical failure when the accident occurred.
Six people, including two minors, were traveling in the car. According to reports, five of them managed to escape before the impact with the train.
The collision occurred as the car was crossing the tracks, and the train, consisting of 17 cars, was unable to stop in time. Although the woman was trapped in the vehicle after the impact, she did not suffer serious injuries, according to sources consulted.
The incident has raised concerns in the community, rekindling discussions about safety at railway crossings in the region. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident.