Terrifying moment massive billboard collapses crushing woman to death inside car as pedestrians sprint to safety

THIS is the horrifying moment a massive billboard suddenly collapses and crushes a woman to death inside a car as people in its path run for their lives. Footage shows…

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Terrifying moment massive billboard collapses crushing woman to death inside car as pedestrians sprint to safety

Key points

  • The man’s bail was reportedly set at 250,000 pesos and he was released until trial.
  • The driver of the car, María del Carmen Piña Arce, was killed when the billboard crushed her vehicle.
  • The tragedy unfolded on the outskirts of Mexico City, near the Plaza Interlomas shopping centre, according to local media.
  • Emergency crews and ambulances can be seen gathering around the site of the horrific collapse that took place in Mexico…

THIS is the horrifying moment a massive billboard suddenly collapses and crushes a woman to death inside a car as people in its path run for their lives.

Footage shows the enormous sign tipping forward after it became unattached, before slamming to the ground on a busy road.

The billboard became unattached and began to fall over the busy road Credit: C5 Estado de Mexico via Storyful
Pedestrians standing near the billboard sprinted to get out of its way Credit: C5 Estado de Mexico via Storyful

Pedestrians standing where the billboard was due to crash down can be seen ducking and diving to get out of the way of the falling object.

In the sickening moment of impact, the billboard bounces as it hits the car allowing pedestrians extra seconds to escape.

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What happened

The CCTV footage shows a cement mixer truck manoeuvring beside the billboard seconds before the sign came crashing down.

Mexican police are investigating who is responsible for the failure Credit: C5 Estado de Mexico via Storyful
The driver of the car was killed by the impact of the falling billboard Credit: C5 Estado de Mexico via Storyful

In the aftermath of the tragedy, the heavily dented white car can be seen poking out from under the collapsed sign.

Emergency crews and ambulances can be seen gathering around the site of the horrific collapse that took place in Mexico City on Friday.

The details

The 53-year-old victim was a teacher and therapist who specialised in addiction recovery, TMZ reported.

The driver of the cement truck, identified in Mexican media as Carlos N, was arrested and charged with manslaughter and property damage.

An investigation to determine how events unfolded and the driver’s responsibility reportedly remain ongoing.

Why it matters

The construction company operating at the site has not assumed civil responsibility for the tragic accident, local outlet Enfoque reports.

A red car travelling ahead of the victim’s white vehicle escaped being crushed by just seconds.

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