The incident released the animals onto the road and caused unusual scenes that were recorded by local residents
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A rollover on Route 38 surprised motorists in Villa Giardino when a livestock truck lost control and caused a multi-vehicle crash. The truck was transporting 23 cows that were left loose on the road, forcing drivers to make sudden maneuvers as they tried to avoid the animals. The incident went viral immediately and showed rare scenes for an area with steady tourist traffic.
The truck had departed from La Rioja toward Santa Fe and, according to witnesses, may have suffered a brake failure that destabilized its movement in the middle of a curve. The driver tried to avoid a head-on collision but ended up crashing into an intercity bus and then into a pickup truck traveling in the opposite direction. The vehicle rolled over onto the shoulder and released the livestock, which was left scattered between the lanes.
Despite the violent accident, no serious injuries were reported and the occupants of the affected vehicles were assisted by local medical personnel. The owner of one of the cars involved stated that the driver tried to maneuver to minimize damage and that the situation spiraled out of control within seconds due to the inertia of the heavy vehicle. Authorities highlighted the quick response of witnesses who alerted emergency services.
Un vuelco en la Ruta 38 sorprendió a los automovilistas de Villa Giardino cuando un camión jaula perdió el control y provocó un choque múltiple
The animals ran among cars and residents
The presence of the 23 cows on the road caused confusion among those passing through the area and saw the animals running without a clear direction. Motorists began recording the maneuvers while trying to keep their distance and avoid new collisions that could endanger traffic. The footage showed the cattle crossing side streets and moving toward populated areas.
In Villa Giardino, some residents joined in to help contain the livestock that was moving along central avenues without responding to attempts to restrain them. Videos taken from different angles showed unusual scenes, with animals appearing among parked cars and open businesses. The widespread sharing of the footage sped up the arrival of emergency teams who coordinated the operation.
Córdoba Police, local firefighters, and municipal agents carried out an operation to clear the road and restore traffic safety. With support from residents, they managed to confine the cows in the yard of a nearby hotel that offered a space to shelter the livestock until it could be transported. Authorities confirmed that there was no major damage to urban infrastructure.
La presencia de las 23 vacas sobre la ruta generó desconcierto entre quienes cruzaban el sector y vieron a los animales correr sin rumbo definido.
