Collision on Busy Avenida Cabildo
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, at approximately 5:27 PM, a collision occurred between two public buses at the intersection of Avenida Cabildo and Ufriategui in the town of Florida, part of the Vicente López district in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The vehicles involved were from lines 203 and 68 of the city's public transport network.
According to emergency services, a 33-year-old man was injured and received on-site medical attention. He was later transferred to Hospital Pirovano, a public hospital located in the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires city, for specialized care.
What Happened
The accident took place in a high-traffic area, near the Ufriategui train station on the Mitre railway line. Witnesses reported that the collision occurred when one of the buses attempted to cross the avenue, resulting in a significant impact. Personnel from Defensa Civil (Civil Defense) and SAME (the emergency medical service) worked at the scene to assist passengers and the injured driver.
Traffic in the area was halted for approximately 40 minutes while police conducted investigations and removed the vehicles. Officers from the Buenos Aires Provincial Police and the Municipal Transit Department coordinated detours for private cars and other bus lines that use the corridor.
Advice for Commuters
Authorities recommend that passengers on lines 203 and 68 check for temporary detours at their usual stops, as service may experience delays for the next few hours. Full traffic normalization is expected once the forensic inspection is complete.
The injured man, whose identity has not been disclosed, is reported to be out of danger according to initial medical information. An official medical bulletin is expected in the coming hours.
This incident highlights the importance of respecting traffic rules and giving priority to buses at intersections. The National Road Safety Agency (ANSV) reminds drivers that the speed limit on avenues is 60 km/h and that they must yield to public transport vehicles when required.
Source: Ernesto Arriaga on Twitter.