Six killed in vehicle incident at Viña del Mar fair in Chile

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, a vehicle plowed into a crowd at the Caupolican fair in Viña del Mar, Chile, resulting in the deaths of six adults, comprising three men and three women. The incident occurred at approximately 08:35 local time when the driver lost control of the vehicle, which was reportedly speeding before it veered into the market area. Seven people were injured, including five adults and two seven-month-old infants, all of whom were transported to Gustavo Fricke Hospital. Colonel Jorge Guaita of the Carabineros confirmed that none of the injured are in critical condition, noting that the infants sustained only minor injuries and bruises. The driver of the vehicle has been arrested and is undergoing alcohol testing. Emergency services, including firefighters, ambulance crews, and civil defense, responded to the scene to secure the area and provide medical assistance. Authorities have temporarily interrupted traffic in the vicinity to facilitate the investigation into the cause of the accident.