Salmon truck hijacked, driver abducted in southern Chile

The truck was carrying 22 metric tons of salmon for export along Chile's notorious Ruta 5 highway.

The incident is just the latest involving theft and kidnap on the notoriously dangerous Ruta 5 highway.
The incident is just the latest involving theft and kidnap on the notoriously dangerous Ruta 5 highway.Photo: Salmon Chile
Published 14 July 2025, 13:47Updated 14 July 2025, 13:47
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