Cordoba Bus Accident Leaves Two Women Injured
Unoccupied Bus Rolls, Striking Pedestrians
Chaos erupted on a busy Cordoba street corner near the intersection of Chacabuco and Illia avenues in the Nueva Cordoba neighborhood just before noon on Wednesday. An unoccupied bus, formerly operated by Ersa and now under the management of in darkness, unexpectedly began to roll, colliding with a traffic light and a pole before coming to a stop near a kiosk. Tragically, two women were struck by the bus during its uncontrolled journey and sustained injuries.
Emergency personnel swiftly responded to the scene, transporting the injured women – estimated to be roughly 75 and 50 years old – to a nearby hospital. As of this report, the extent of their injuries remains unknown.
Mechanical Failure or Human Error?
The incident began minutes earlier when the driver of the “in darkness” Line 23 bus, while at the corner of Rondeau Street and Chacabuco Street, noticed a mechanical problem with the vehicle. Following protocol, he alerted all passengers and exited the bus, urging them to disembark as well.
Moments later, the bus inexplicably began to move, travelling over 100 meters before colliding with the traffic light and pole. Police investigators are currently examining the scene and interviewing eyewitnesses to determine exactly what caused the bus to roll.
Eduardo Ramírez, president of “in darkness,” spoke to Cordoba Mitre, stating “The vehicle is nine years old and has a valid technical vehicle inspection (ITV).” He further noted, “It will be crucial to determine whether the unit suffered a mechanical failure or if the driver forgot to set the handbrake correctly.”
Traffic Disruption Follows
The accident has significantly disrupted traffic in the area, with the left side of Chacabuco Boulevard and the Illia Boulevard lanes from the bus terminal to South Market closed to allow for the investigation and cleanup.
Given the unknowns surrounding this particular case, what are the most common causes of unoccupied vehicles unexpectedly moving?
## Interview: Cordoba Bus Accident
**Host:** We’re here today discussing a terrifying incident that occurred earlier in Cordoba, Argentina, where an unoccupied bus careened out of control, injuring two women. We are joined by [Expert Guest Name], a traffic safety expert. Welcome to the show.
**Expert Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Can you tell us what we know so far about this incident?
**Expert Guest:** What we know is that the bus, while unoccupied at the time, rolled into pedestrians on the corner near the intersection of Chacabuco and Illia avenues in the Nueva Cordoba neighborhood. Thankfully, it appears the injuries sustained by the two women weren’t life-threatening [[Not cited]], but this incident could have been much worse.
**Host:** Absolutely. It raises serious questions about safety measures surrounding unoccupied vehicles. Can you shed some light on what might have caused this?
**Expert Guest:** Without a full investigation, it’s impossible to say for sure. However, there are several possibilities we need to consider:
* **Mechanical failure:** This could include anything from a problem with the handbrake to a malfunctioning transmission.
* **Improper parking:** Was the bus properly secured before being left unattended?
If the parking brake wasn’t engaged or wasn’t functioning correctly, the bus could have easily rolled away.
* **External factors:** We need to consider if there were any external factors involved, such as vandalism or deliberate tampering with the vehicle.
**Host:** This certainly underscores the importance of taking proper precautions with any vehicle, even when it’s not in use.
**Expert Guest:** Absolutely. This incident is a stark reminder that even seemingly innocuous situations can turn dangerous very quickly.
**Host:** Thank you for your insight on this developing story. We’ll continue to follow it closely.
**[Conclude Interview]**
*Please note: This response utilizes the provided text about the Cordoba accident while acknowledging the lack of source information about the specific details*
