09.10.2026 23:03
In Santiago, the capital of Chile, 6 people were injured and thousands were evacuated in floods and landslides caused by heavy rains. Schools were also closed, while the struggle of the driver of a truck that tipped over and was dragged in floodwaters to survive was captured on camera.
Floods caused by heavy rains in Chile swept away dozens of vehicles, while a bus with passengers inside was dragged for meters. Six people were injured in the flood disaster.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVACUATED
Heavy rains affecting Santiago, the capital of Chile, caused floods and inundations. In the capital, where streets and avenues turned into lakes, dozens of vehicles were swept away by the flood. A bus with passengers inside was dragged for meters in the floodwaters. Some pedestrians narrowly escaped being swept away by the floodwaters. Due to the flood, piles of vehicles formed on some avenues. So far, 6 people have been injured and thousands have been evacuated due to the flood and landslides.
EDUCATION SUSPENDED
Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast declared a state of emergency in Las Condes, an affluent suburb east of Santiago. As 10 more areas were placed on higher alert against possible landslides, schools were closed.
MAPOCHO RIVER OVERFLOWED
Following heavy rainfall that affected central Chile yesterday, the Mapocho River overflowed, and a large part of the city of Talagante was flooded. Police used helicopters to rescue people and pets living along the Mapocho River who were caught unprepared by the rapidly rising waters overnight.
FLOODWATERS DRAGGED A HUGE TRUCK
In the severe flood in Santiago's Las Condes area, a truck weighing tons was dragged by floodwaters. The driver, who managed to get out of the overturned vehicle on his own, narrowly escaped a horrific death.