Published: February 19, 2026

According to Reuters, at least four people were killed and 17 others were injured after a truck carrying liquid gas overturned and exploded in Santiago, Chile, on February 19.

Authorities said the driver lost control of the vehicle before the crash.

The driver was among those who died in the incident.

The explosion occurred in the Renca area, near a major highway and an industrial zone.

Firefighters reported that the blast was felt within a radius of 150 to 200 meters and damaged at least 50 vehicles.

Debris also struck nearby businesses.

The prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.