A tragic accident occurred this Sunday in the Codasur South American Rallyin the province of Córdoba, Argentina, left a balance of one spectator died and several injuredafter a racing car lost control and hit the public, forcing the competition to be suspended.
The incident occurred in the section Giulio Cesare, near Mina Claverowhen a vehicle Volkswagen Polo number 20driven by the Paraguayan pilot Didier Ariaswent off the track in a curve.
According to reports:
- the car lost controlhit a rock
- He gave several overturns
- He ended up off the road, in an area with spectators
Videos spread on social networks show the exact moment in which the car spins uncontrollably before impact, generating scenes of panic among those present.
accident videos
🇦🇷 | TRAGEDY IN THE SOUTH AMERICAN RALLY IN ARGENTINA:
A spectator dies after being hit by a vehicle during the South American Rally in Córdoba, Argentina. The authorities suspend the competition after the accident on the Giulio Cesare section. They report at least three injuries… pic.twitter.com/m12aObsPfq
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Fatal victim and injuries after impact
The victim was identified as Brahian Zárate González, 25 years oldwho died after being transferred to a care center.
Besides:
- A woman suffered ankle fracture
- Another person presented minor injuries
- A minor was also treated, out of danger.
The pilots of the accident vehicle were unharmedas confirmed by the authorities.
They activate protocols and suspend the competition
After the accident, the emergency protocolswith the intervention of medical, police and rescue teams present at the event.
“South American Rally”:
Due to the death of a spectator during the development of that competition in Córdoba pic.twitter.com/mckQkEA8An— Why is it a trend? (@becausetendencia) April 19, 2026
The organization confirmed the death in a statement and announced the Immediate suspension of the rallywhile caring for those affected.
A crisis committee made up of local authorities, the Argentine Automobile Club and Codasur coordinated the actions on the spot.
Investigation underway into the accident
The authorities began an investigation to determine the causes of the accident, while the continuity of the event is evaluated.
The accident at the Mina Clavero rally is incredible. A deceased. There could have been 10. The fat woman with the broken leg has the reflexes of Neo in the Matrix. pic.twitter.com/9UkR4YInMh
— Mauro (@elmauro1) April 19, 2026
The case once again puts into discussion the measures of safety in rally competitionswhere spectators are usually located in areas close to the route.
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