A terrifying incident occurred on the Caracas Metro this Tuesday as a car on Line 1 caught fire during its journey between the Chacaíto and Chacao stations. The incident left passengers trapped in the tunnel in a state of panic, with reports of asphyxiated individuals and passengers opening doors to evacuate the train.
Ingrid Bravo Balabu, a journalist who witnessed the events, described the chaotic scene, stating that many women and children were crying in panic. She also recounted providing assistance to an elderly woman who was extremely nervous. The incident has left many shaken, with Balabu emphasizing that “no citizen deserves this, really.”
The Caracas Metro responded to the incident on social media, acknowledging that a train had malfunctioned and announcing that Metrobús units were being enabled between the Plaza Venezuela and Los Dos Caminos stations due to the interruption in train service on that segment.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and reliability of the Caracas Metro system, and it has left passengers demanding accountability and assurance that such incidents will not happen again. The video footage shared by Balabu on social media provides a chilling visual of the chaos and fear that unfolded during the incident.