A fourth person has died following a head-on collision in Mendoza, Argentina, according to multiple news reports. The latest victim is the mother of two sisters who were also killed in the crash, as reported by TN and Infobae.
The accident occurred on Route 60 in Mendoza, a western Argentine province. The two sisters, aged 20 and 19, were among the initial fatalities, along with a soccer referee, according to Clarin.com. The mother, who was hospitalized after the crash, has now succumbed to her injuries, raising the total death toll to four.
TN reports that the father of the two sisters has issued a heartbreaking statement following the loss of his wife and daughters. The emotional message was also covered by La Nación, which detailed the family's grief. The Argentine Referees Association has also released a tribute to the official who died, according to TN.
The crash has drawn significant attention in Argentina due to the multiple victims and the family tragedy. Local authorities have not yet released a full official statement on the cause of the collision, based on the information available. The incident has prompted an outpouring of sympathy from the local community and sports organizations.
The focus now shifts to the official investigation into the cause of the crash and the funeral arrangements for the four victims. Further details are expected to emerge as authorities complete their report on the Route 60 collision.
