Crash at intersection of Avenida Matta and Vicuña Mackenna causes major traffic jam

SANTIAGO. -  Volunteers belonging to the Rescue Unit of the Santiago Fire Department, along with emergency medical (SAMU) personnel performed a harrowing act this morning, freeing a woman who became trapped inside her vehicle after her car flipped in an accident on the corner of Avenida Matta and Vicuña Mackenna.

The incident took place at close to 7:45AM this morning when a red Chevrolet Spark and a gray Toyota Corolla –both driven by women- collided.  According to preliminary reports, one of the women may have run a red light.

As a result of the impact, the Chevrolet ended up on its side, trapping the driver inside.  The woman was rescued approximately thirty minutes after the accident had occurred.  Nevertheless, both victims are currently conscious and one of them, 55 year-old Fresia Morca who was driving the Toyota, was transported to the Posta Central medical facility.