Truck explosion in Chile's capital kills four, injures 17

A drone view shows firefighters working at the site of a deadly explosion, according to local media, in Santiago, Chile, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

SANTIAGO, Feb ⁠19 (Reuters) - At least four people were killed when ⁠a truck transporting liquid gas in Chile's capital ‌Santiago overturned and exploded, authorities said on Thursday.

Another 17 people were injured, a police chief told reporters at a press conference, saying ​the driver of the truck had ⁠lost control and crashed.