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Suspect detained attempting to rob parked motorhome in El Bolsón

A man was detained while attempting to steal from a parked motorhome in El Bolsón. The incident occurred at 8:30 PM on Tuesday on Rivadavia Street, where the 26-year-old intruder entered the vehicle. During the arrest, he resisted and caused physical injuries to a woman. Stolen items, including a TV and electronics, were recovered and returned to the owners.

Incidents AR Argentina 02.03.2026

Belgian family stranded in Argentina due to motorhome software error

A Belgian family with four children has been stranded in Argentina for weeks during their South American trip. The motorhome's engine is in a limited emergency mode due to a fault code that local mechanics cannot read or reset because of locked European manufacturer software. The manufacturer states the code can only be cleared at a specific Volkswagen factory located 867 kilometers away.

Incidents AR Argentina 14.02.2026 2

Travel trailer overturns on Route 5 in Argentina, family unharmed

A traffic accident involving a travel trailer occurred early Saturday morning at kilometer 131.200 on National Route 5 in the Suipacha district. A Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck towing the recreational vehicle lost control, causing the trailer to overturn on the roadway. The four occupants, aged between 59 and 71, escaped without injuries. Traffic was temporarily interrupted for removal operations.

Incidents AR Argentina 04.02.2026

Former firefighter prevents major motorhome fire

A former firefighter working at a gas station extinguished a starting fire in a motorhome on a highway in Argentina. The incident occurred on National Route 228 when a family noticed flames under the dashboard. The man used a fire extinguisher and his professional skills to prevent the fire from completely destroying the vehicle.

Incidents AR Argentina 01.02.2026 7

Motorhome detaches from pickup truck and collides head-on with truck on Route 51

The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon at kilometer 685 of Route 51 near Bahía Blanca. A motorhome being towed by a Toyota Hilux detached, crossed into the oncoming lane, and collided head-on with a Mercedes truck. The truck driver was injured, and traffic was disrupted for approximately one hour.

Incidents AR Argentina 02.02.2026

Motorhome rescued from Argentina's Route 40

A motorhome became stuck on a section of Argentina's National Route 40, known as the '73 Cursed'. Provincial road services used a motor grader to rescue the vehicle and restore the road. The stretch between Tres Lagos and Gobernador Gregores was closed to all traffic due to water and mud accumulation following heavy rains.

Incidents AR Argentina 21.01.2026

Motorhome stolen with children inside in Mar del Plata

Armed criminals stole a motorhome with a family inside in the Argentine city of Mar del Plata. The incident occurred on Monday evening on a highway when the father pulled over. Two children who were outside were left on the roadside but were later found safe by police. The stolen vehicle and trailer were located the next day in a vacant lot.

Incidents AR Argentina 20.01.2026 52

Armed assault on tourists in Mar del Plata: pickup and motorhome stolen, children abandoned

Armed robbers attacked a family from Mendoza in Mar del Plata after they stopped on Route 226. The assailants stole a Toyota Hilux pickup truck with an attached motorhome, which contained the victim's wife and two younger children. The two older sons, aged 11 and 8, were left on the roadside at night.

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