Chile Student Hit by Runaway Tire in Surveillance Footage
A 19-year-old student in Santiago was struck by a loose tire from a passing truck in a bizarre incident captured on camera.
The Brief
- A runaway tire from a truck struck a pedestrian in Santiago on October 29.
- The victim suffered multiple contusions but is not in serious condition.
- The vehicle involved has been identified by local authorities.
A surveillance video from Santiago, Chile, shows a large tire detaching from a truck and rolling across the road before colliding with a pedestrian.
The incident occurred as the vehicle passed through an under, with the tire striking at least one other vehicle before hitting the 19-year-old student.
Eyewitnesses described the impact as a loud metallic sound, with one noting the victim had difficulty moving his arm and showed signs of dizziness.
Local mayor Jaime Bellolio confirmed the victim was not in serious condition and that the vehicle responsible for the accident has been identified.
Passersby quickly arrived at the scene to assist the injured student after the collision.
The incident has been reported by Chilean news outlet Mega Noticias, which provided details on the event.
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