At least three people died and 38 others were injured after a vehicle veered off the road at a car festival in southwestern Colombia [1], [2].

The incident highlights the inherent risks of large-scale automotive exhibitions and the critical need for safety barriers when crowds gather near moving vehicles.

Emergency responders worked overnight to assist victims following the crash. According to reports, a truck or show vehicle left the road and headed directly toward a crowd of spectators [1], [2]. The sudden trajectory of the vehicle left attendees with little time to react before the impact occurred.

Andres Hurtado, an eyewitness to the event, described the moment the vehicle lost control. "All I saw was the car veering off the road," Hurtado said [3]. He noted that the situation escalated rapidly once the vehicle entered the spectator area.

"Once we saw the car heading toward the crowd, that’s when the tragedy began," Hurtado said [3].

Authorities have confirmed that three people died in the accident [1]. An additional 38 people sustained injuries of varying severity [1]. Local emergency services managed the scene through the night to ensure all victims received medical attention [1], [2].

The exact cause of why the vehicle veered off the road remains under investigation. Organizers of the festival have not yet issued a statement regarding the safety protocols in place during the event, or if the vehicle had undergone recent modifications that may have contributed to the mechanical failure.

“At least three people died and 38 others were injured.”

This tragedy underscores the volatility of automotive events where high-performance or modified vehicles operate in close proximity to pedestrians. The high number of casualties suggests a failure in crowd control or a lack of physical separation between the driving path and the viewing area, which may lead to stricter regulation of car festivals in the region.