Two motorcyclists killed and many injured in Medellín truck accident on Calle 80

Two people died and several others were injured following a major traffic accident in Medellín on Friday, November 13, 2026. The incident occurred on Calle 80 in the Robledo Córdoba neighborhood, specifically between Carrera 65 and Carrera 95, near the Universal Cemetery. According to the Medellín Mayor's office, the victims were two motorcyclists who died at the scene of the collision.

Details of the collision

The accident involved a van-type cargo truck that was traveling down a descent. Officials stated that the truck experienced brake failure while descending the road. The resulting collision involved multiple vehicles, including cars and motorcycles. While some reports suggest as many as 10 vehicles were involved, the Medellín Mobility Secretariat stated that 13 vehicles were affected by the incident.

Emergency responders from the Medellín Fire Department, the Health Secretariat, and the Mobility Secretariat attended the scene to manage the crisis. Road closures were implemented on Calle 80 between the Altamira roundabout and the Universal Cemetery to allow for emergency operations. Regarding the timing of the crash, reports varied; one Colombian media outlet reported the accident occurred around midday, while another reported it happened at 10:56 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

The number of injured people remains a subject of varying reports. While some preliminary reports indicated 15 injured people, other sources cited 14. According to medical data, six injured individuals were transported to medical centers, while eight people were treated and released at the scene.

Official response and safety context

Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez expressed solidarity with the families of the deceased and stated that authorities are monitoring the condition of the injured. The Mayor's office confirmed the presence of emergency services at the site to manage the aftermath of the crash.

This incident follows a period of varying road safety trends in the city. During the first quarter of 2026, the Medellín Mayor's office reported a 9% reduction in road fatalities compared to the same period in 2025. Despite this downward trend in fatalities, the scale of this specific collision highlighted the risks associated with heavy vehicle transit on steep urban roads.

Glossary

• Medellín — Medellín is the capital of the department of Antioquia and the second-largest city in Colombia after Bogotá. It is located in the Aburrá Valley, a central region of the Andes Mountains, in northwestern South America.
• Calle 80 — Calle 80 is a trunk line that includes stations from Cabecera de la Calle 80 to Polo. It also includes the intermediate stations Avenida Ciudad de Cali and Carrera 77.
• Universal Cemetery — The grounds of the Universal cemetery host the Feria del Juguete, which is a large toy sale held during the month of December.
• Health Secretariat — The Health Secretariat is a municipal or state entity involved in monitoring gas demand for hospitals. It is responsible for managing health-related logistics and demands.