Argentina News

Argentine Train Slams Into Station, 100s Injured

A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires’ busy Once station Wednesday, injuring at least 340 morning commuters, Argentina’s transportation secretary said. “There are people still trapped, people alive, and there may have been fatalities. …

Magnitude-6.2 Earthquake Hits Argentina

A magnitude-6.2 earthquake hit at a relatively shallow depth in northwestern Argentina Thursday, emptying schools and houses as people sought safety outside. In the provinces of Jujuy and Salta, people tweeted that it was the strongest quake they’d felt in …

Bus-Train Crash Kills 7, Injures 162 in Argentina

Argentine authorities say seven people are dead in a rush-hour crash in Buenos Aires involving two passenger trains and a bus whose driver drove around barriers in an attempt to beat them across the tracks. Police say 162 people are …