Chile Gas Truck Blast: 4 Dead, 17 Injured After Gas Truck Explodes in Santiago; Disturbing Video Surfaces

A catastrophic liquid gas truck explosion in Chile’s Santiago left four people dead and 17 others injured on Thursday, February 19. The incident occurred in the northern Santiago commune of Renca, an industrial area near a major highway, after a truck affiliated with the local company Gasco reportedly lost control and overturned. Authorities confirmed that the truck driver was among the fatalities. The resulting blast was felt within a 200-meter radius, sending plumes of flame into the air and damaging at least 50 vehicles. While President Gabriel Boric noted that debris impacted three nearby businesses, widespread structural damage was fortunately limited. ‘Please Help Me, I Am Going to Die’: US Family Sues Tesla After Young Driver Dies Trapped in Burning Car.

Chile Gas Truck Blast Video

NEW: Truck transporting liquid gas overturns and explodes in Santiago, Chile.

According to a local police chief, the driver lost control and crashed, which led to the explosion.

New video footage shows a thick cloud of white smoke taking over the road.

Authorities say… pic.twitter.com/01EaEIJBPC

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 20, 2026

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