Bogotá Highway Crash Injures Four, Causes Major Traffic Delays

Bogotá Highway Accident Causes Traffic Chaos: Four Injured in Collision A serious car accident on Bogotá's south highway near Carrera 50th caused significant traffic delays and left four people injured on the morning of May 27, 2025. The collision, involving a private vehicle and a truck, occurred around 5:42 a.m. according to Noticias Caracol's live report. The video footage shows extensive damage to the vehicles and emergency services responding to the scene. "A private vehicle collided with another vehicle belonging to a company that was carrying out demarcation work on the road," explained a police officer in an interview at the scene. "The second vehicle suffered a lateral rollover." Four individuals were transported to different medical centers for treatment. The highway remained closed for approximately 30 minutes while emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage and investigate the cause of the accident. Authorities are working with the Attorney General's Office to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The police officer stated that they are currently investigating whether mechanical failure or human error contributed to the accident. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the potential consequences of traffic accidents. The quick response from emergency services and the efficient clearing of the highway helped minimize further disruption.