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Ford Taunus Fire on Mendoza’s Costanera Briefly Disrupts Traffic

Officials are examining a possible electrical fault in the engine.

Overview

  • The incident occurred near Corrientes Street on the north–south lanes of the Costanera, drawing a rapid response from firefighters and police.
  • The driver, who bought the vintage Ford Taunus two months ago, tried to cool the engine with water from a nearby irrigation channel before crews arrived.
  • No injuries were reported, and emergency teams secured the area to prevent the fire from spreading.
  • Traffic was stopped on the right lane for a short period and then restored once the situation was under control.
  • On-scene reports described significant damage in the engine bay, and the vehicle was later removed from the roadside by its owner.