Story By: Ana Lacasa, Sub Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Central European News
Video Credit:CEN
This is the moment a gang of masked thieves steal cash from a motorway toll booth and threaten workers with a hammer before setting the cabin alight.
The incident was filmed on the Chucumata Motorway near the city of Iquique in the northern Chilean region of Tarapaca and the footage was shared on Facebook where it has been viewed over 40,000 times.
According to local media, at least three masked men, one of them brandishing a hammer, threatened the toll booth workers before stealing the cash and setting the cabin alight.
In the video footage, two female employees are seen running through a back door when the masked man starts brandishing the hammer at them.
Video Credit:CEN
The thug then stuffs cash into a plastic bag as at least two accomplices are seen outside the booth.
One gang member pours flammable liquid into the cabin which erupts into flames moments later.
According to local media, firefighters on the scene managed to contain the blaze after around 20 minutes.
The toll management organisation Rutas del Desierto confirmed the robbery and said that no employees were hurt during the incident.
The local authorities have yet to confirm whether they are investigating the robbery or if any suspects have been apprehended yet.
The ViralTab page is created by and dedicated to professional, independent freelance journalists. It is a place for us to showcase our work. When our news is sold to our media partners, we will include the link here.
