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Influencer Films Crowd Looting Olive Oil After Truck Overturns in Mendoza

Police reported tension at the scene, with bottles later appearing for sale on local Marketplace listings.

Overview

  • The truck, which overturned Friday afternoon on Route 40 in Luján de Cuyo, spilled Chile-to-Brazil olive oil that people quickly carried away.
  • Local reconstructions say a Toyota Hilux boxed in the Scania, the driver swerved to the shoulder, then struck a parked semi, which caused the trailer to roll.
  • Influencer Julia (Julaa) Greco recorded herself urging a friend to grab bottles, posted the clip to her 340,000-plus followers, and the video went viral with strong backlash.
  • Officers moved in to secure the area as some in the crowd threw stones at police vehicles, and reports from the scene say the clash ended without serious injuries.
  • Hours after the crash, the same brand of oil showed up for sale on Facebook Marketplace near the site, and local outlets report authorities are expected to pursue inquiries.