Monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia, killing two
A monster truck crashed into a crowd during an exhibition event in Popayan, Colombia, killing two people and injuring 37 others. Among the victims was a 10-year-old girl, according to local officials. The truck reportedly failed to brake after clearing an obstacle, veering into spectators.
- ▪At least two people were killed and 37 injured in the incident.
- ▪The crash occurred during a monster truck exhibition in Popayan, Cauca province.
- ▪Videos on social media showed the truck failing to stop after jumping an obstacle and plowing into the crowd.
- ▪One of the victims was identified as a 10-year-old girl by a city official.
- ▪Reuters could not independently verify the footage circulating online.
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World News Monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia, killing two By Reuters Published May 4, 2026, 10:18 a.m. ET 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. 3 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 3 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.
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