Chaos and tragedy in Medellín: two people died after a violent collision caused by a truck that allegedly lost its brakes

NewsThe traffic accident caused the total closure of 80th Street between 65th and 95th Avenues; emergency and mobility crews are attending the scene. Traffic accident at the Universal Cemetery Photo: Denuncias AntioquiaJOURNALIST13.11.2026 12:21 Updated: 13.11.2026 12:21 A serious traffic accident shook mobility and left a tragic toll in northwestern Medellín this Friday, November 13. According to preliminary reports, the accident occurred on 80th Street, near 65th Avenue and in the vicinity of the Universal Cemetery, in the Robledo Córdoba neighborhood, with a preliminary toll of two people dead and several others with minor injuries.🚑 TRAGEDY IN ROBLEDO! TRUCK WITHOUT BRAKES CAUSED MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH 2 PEOPLE DEAD This is very serious. It happened on 80th Street going downhill, from 67th Avenue to 95th, in Robledo Córdoba, Medellín. According to preliminary information reported to us, the driver of a truck apparently lost his brakes and, going downhill, plowed into several vehicles and motorcyclists. The toll at this moment is terrible: 2 people dead and 15 injured. The video shows the magnitude of everything: You can see a large stake-bed truck completely destroyed, with its cab crushed against another truck. Right there, Medellín firefighters with yellow helmets and orange vests are working against the clock to rescue the driver who was trapped among the twisted metal. Around them, a wrecked white car, a motorcycle lying on the ground, a battered yellow taxi, and many people watching, dismayed, unable to believe what had just happened. The area is already cordoned off with yellow tape and police controlling access. It is a scene of total anguish. Families who went out to work today and did not return home. At this hour, 80th Street in that stretch still has severely affected traffic. If you are heading to Robledo, take alternate routes and let the rescue teams through. Rest in peace to the victims and much strength to their families. 🙏 @JuanJoseGomezAr #DenunciasAntioquia— Denuncias Antioquia (@DenunciasAntio2) November 13, 2026 According to testimonies gathered at the scene, the emergency was apparently triggered when a truck suffered a mechanical failure. Apparently, the vehicle lost its brakes while traveling along this road corridor, causing the driver to lose control and run over several vehicles moving through the area, coming to a stop after crashing near the cemetery. Traffic accident at the Universal Cemetery Photo: Denuncias AntioquiaAfter the severity of the crash became known, units from the Medellín Official Fire Department, Health Secretariat personnel, and Mobility Secretariat agents arrived at the site to carry out rescue efforts, prehospital care for the injured, and the corresponding recovery of the bodies. The mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez, confirmed the death toll and expressed his solidarity with the relatives of those who lost their lives in the incident, also stating that the district administration is closely monitoring the health condition of the injured. Traffic accident at the Universal Cemetery Photo: Denuncias AntioquiaDue to the magnitude of the impact and the judicial proceedings being carried out by authorities at the scene, 80th Street remains closed to traffic between 65th and 95th Avenues. The Mayor's Office issued an urgent call for drivers to take alternate routes and allow rescue teams to move through while access in the area is being restored. Follow all the news from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERSSign up for our newsletters and receive news in your email based on your interests. Stay informed about what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWSFollow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Always stay up to date with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPPJoin the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay up to date with the most relevant news as it happens. EL TIEMPO APPStay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITALReliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.