A serious traffic accident occurred early Monday afternoon in the Villa Morra neighborhood of Asunción, involving two pickup trucks. The collision took place at the intersection of Del Maestro and O'Higgins streets, and both drivers were injured, though not seriously.
A white Kia pickup was traveling along Del Maestro Street toward Sacramento Avenue when, upon reaching the intersection with O'Higgins, it was struck broadside by a black Chevrolet pickup heading toward España Avenue. Security camera footage shows the exact moment of impact.
The force of the crash hurled the Kia against a utility pole, which prevented it from rolling over. Both vehicles sustained significant material damage. Volunteer firefighter crews provided first aid and reported that one of the drivers momentarily lost consciousness and was very shaken. The victims were taken to health centers.
Residents and drivers who travel through the area highlight the lack of proper signage at the intersection. There are no stop signs indicating which road has the right of way, causing confusion and increasing the risk of accidents. The situation is recurrent in the area, according to local accounts.