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Disaster · Valparaíso, Chile ·

Bus plunges into homes in Valparaíso, killing one

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 10, 8:00 PM ET

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

Why it matters

The accident highlights transport risks in Valparaíso's steep hillside neighbourhoods.

Background

Valparaíso is a port city built on steep hills, where buses navigate narrow, sloping streets. It is one of Chile's main urban centres.

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