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Several people killed in Chile after car driven by navy officer crashes into an open-air market
- An off-duty Chilean navy member drove a private car into a busy open-air market in Viña del Mar, killing several people (local media say at least six) and injuring others, including children.
- Social media footage shows the vehicle plowing into stalls; the driver was detained, tested negative for alcohol, says he doesn't remember the crash, and authorities are still investigating.
- The president declared national mourning and officials are assisting victims — the Caupolicán market is a large, well‑visited community hub with over 1,000 stalls.
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