Monster truck crash kills 3, including 10-year-old girl, at Colombia exhibition
A monster truck veered off track during an exhibition in Popayan, Colombia, killing three people, including a 10-year-old girl celebrating her birthday. The truck performed a wheelie before crashing into barriers and spectators. Hellen Velarde, the birthday girl, was crushed. Two other females also died. Over 40 were injured, some seriously. The incident sparked widespread anger. Local media reported the deaths of a second girl and a young woman. The fire department confirmed injuries. Social media images showed the truck swerving off the track.
Key facts
- Three people died in a monster truck crash in Popayan, Colombia.
- A 10-year-old girl, Hellen Velarde, was among the dead.
- The crash occurred during a monster truck exhibition on Sunday.
- The truck performed a wheelie before crashing into barriers.
- Over 40 people were injured, some seriously.
- The incident caused widespread anger.
- Local media reported two other female victims: a girl and a young woman.
- The fire department confirmed the injuries.
Entities
Locations
- Popayan
- Colombia