Multiple-car crash in Las Condes leaves two people seriously injured

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SANTIAGO.- Three cars crashed into each other early this morning at 10912 Avenida Las Condes, near Estoril. The accident left two people in critical condition and seven people with minor injuries.

According to police reports, the accident may have been caused by a combination of speeding and alcohol consumption. Initial versions of the event indicate that a crash between a Toyota Tercel and a Peugeot 206 occurred first, and that a station wagon Ssang Yong may have then rammed into them.

Both of young adults who were seriously injured were traveling in the Toyota Tercel.  They were on their way home from a celebration at the Sala Murano dance club and presumably under the influence of alcohol.

According to initial investigations, the accident happened while the Peugot 206 was pulling out of a gas station and, refusing to yield the right of way, crashed into to the Toyota Tercel, which was traveling above the speed limit from east to west.

The station wagon then crashed into the Toyota as it spun out of control due to the previous collision. The station wagon also ran into a public light post, breaking it in half.