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Motorcyclist Decapitated by Street Rope at Quilmes Carnival Roadblock

Prosecutors are probing whether the barrier was negligent crowd control or an intentional trap.

Overview

  • The fatal collision occurred Saturday on Avenida 12 de Octubre in Quilmes Oeste, where residents had strung a low rope to halt traffic for a murga parade.
  • The rider’s son, who was traveling as a passenger, was injured and treated by medical personnel and is reported to be out of danger.
  • Local organizers suspended the planned carnival activity on that stretch of road following the tragedy.
  • Witnesses and reports said the street closure was organized independently without municipal authorization and lacked clear signage.
  • Police and Policía Científica secured the scene as the Fiscalía opened an inquiry, and three people were detained for questioning, according to Clarín citing Perspectiva Sur.