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Bus plunges into homes in Valparaíso, killing one

A passenger bus went down a slope and crashed into a residential complex in Valparaíso, killing one person and injuring about 19, four of them critically.

Why it matters

The crash highlights transport risks on the steep hillside streets of Chile's main port city.

Background

Valparaíso is built across steep hills overlooking the Pacific. Its narrow, sloping streets pose challenges for buses.

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