SANTIAGO: At least six people were killed and seven others, including children, were injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd attending a festival in the Chilean coastal city of Viña del Mar, according to foreign media reports.
Authorities said the driver has been taken into custody, and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to international news agencies, the crash occurred during a public festival when the vehicle struck a group of people gathered at the venue.
The Chilean Navy confirmed that the driver involved in the incident is a naval service member. However, the navy did not officially confirm the number of casualties.
Local media reported that six people lost their lives, while seven others, including children, sustained injuries in the incident.
Hospital officials said the injured suffered serious wounds but are not believed to be in life-threatening condition. They continue to receive medical treatment.
Investigators are examining the cause of the incident and have not yet announced whether it was intentional, accidental, or the result of another factor.
Police are collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing available footage from the area as part of the investigation.
The incident has shocked the local community, as the festival was attended by families and large numbers of visitors.
Authorities have urged the public to await the outcome of the official investigation and refrain from speculation until all facts have been established.
Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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