Terrifying footage has captured the moment a monster truck lost control during a stunt exhibition in Colombia before crashing into a crowd of spectators, killing at least two people, including a child, and injuring dozens more.
The deadly incident occurred on May 3 in Popayán during a live motorsports exhibition attended by large crowds.
According to local reports, the monster truck was being driven by a woman identified as Sonia when the vehicle suddenly veered off course after completing part of a stunt sequence involving crushed cars.
Video circulating online shows the oversized truck driving over multiple vehicles before abruptly accelerating toward spectators gathered behind what appeared to be minimal safety barriers consisting largely of fencing and tape.
Within seconds, panic erupts as the truck slams into the crowd while many attendees are still filming the show on their phones.
Witnesses can be heard screaming as people scatter in all directions.
Authorities later confirmed that at least two people died in the incident, including a child, while approximately 37 others suffered injuries of varying severity.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene as horrifying images of the aftermath spread across social media.
The shocking footage has triggered immediate scrutiny over safety conditions at the event, with many online observers questioning how spectators were allowed to stand so close to high-powered stunt vehicles protected by seemingly inadequate crowd-control measures.
Critics argued the barriers appeared wholly insufficient for a monster truck exhibition involving massive vehicles capable of catastrophic damage if control was lost.
Others questioned whether proper mechanical inspections, safety protocols, and emergency planning had been implemented before the event began.
Despite those concerns, much of the online discussion quickly shifted toward the driver herself, with many social media users focusing heavily on the fact that the truck was reportedly being operated by a female driver.
That reaction sparked backlash from others who argued the disaster appeared more connected to event organization, venue safety, or possible vehicle malfunction than the driver’s gender.
