At least two people were killed, and a further 37 were injured on Sunday after a monster truck plowed into crowds at an exhibition event in the southern Colombian city of Popayan, in the province of Cauca, the regional governor said.
At least two people were killed, and another 37 were injured on Sunday after a monster truck plowed into crowds at an exhibition event in the southern Colombian city of Popayan. Popayan Pauta via REUTERS
People stand near a monster truck after a driver lost control of the vehicle and plowed into spectators, killing people and injuring others, in Popayan, Cauca province, Colombia, May 3, 2026. REUTERS
A Popayan city official said one of the victims was a 10-year-old girl, according to Colombian newspaper El Espectador. REUTERSVideos on social media showed a large monster truck clearing an obstacle but failing to brake in time, causing the vehicle to veer off to the side and plow into spectators.
Reuters was unable to independently verify the footage.
A Popayan city official said one of the victims was a 10-year-old girl, according to Colombian newspaper El Espectador.
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