22/06/2026 21:42 - Actualidad
Monday afternoon turned into a tragedy in the heart of Mar del Plata, Argentina's most famous beach resort city. A bus on route 532 lost control and mounted the sidewalk along Boulevard Patricio Peralta Ramos, near the skatepark, striking several people waiting at the bus stop.
The accident occurred just after 7:00 PM on June 22, 2026, in the city center. The area is heavily trafficked, especially during afternoon hours when workers and students are returning home.
An 18-year-old woman lost her life at the scene. Authorities are working on formal identification and notification of family members.
Emergency teams carried out a complex rescue operation to extract people trapped under the vehicle, using specialized equipment including hydraulic cutting tools.
Six people were urgently transported to the Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos (HIGA), the city's main public hospital. One of them remains in serious condition receiving complex treatments.
The injured include a 15-year-old teenager and five adults with injuries of varying severity.
| Victim | Injuries | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Teenager, 15 | Facial trauma, upper limb fracture | Under observation |
| Adult male | Head trauma, loss of consciousness, femur fracture | Serious |
| Adult female 1 | Head trauma, loss of consciousness, scalp laceration | Under evaluation |
| Adult female 2 | Hip fracture | Under treatment |
| Adult female 3 | Femur fracture | Under treatment |
| Adult female 4 | Head trauma, loss of consciousness, pelvic fracture | Under evaluation |
The Health Ministry reported that all patients are receiving medical care from emergency, diagnostic, and traumatology teams. A new medical update is expected at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, June 23.
Initial investigations point to a possible mechanical failure. According to sources consulted, the bus may have suffered a malfunction in:
Prosecutor Germán Vera Tapia, from the Negligent Crimes Prosecutor's Office, ordered technical examinations to determine the exact cause. The driver remains detained while the investigation continues.
Multiple agencies responded to the incident:
Prosecutor Vera Tapia opened a case classified as "Negligent Homicide and Negligent Injuries". The driver will be charged once mechanical examinations are completed.
Traffic heading toward La Perla was disrupted during the operation.
The Mar del Plata skatepark is located in a busy area of the coastal boulevard, near the commercial and dining district. Bus stops in this area are typically crowded, especially during commute hours.
Route 532 is one of the lines running through the city center, connecting different neighborhoods to the coastal zone.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
