Landslides close Ruta de la Madera in Bío Bío, Chile; traffic halted

Landslides have closed Ruta de la Madera between kilometers 33 and 35 in the Pelún sector, Bío Bío region, Chile, causing a long line of vehicles. The closure is reported by a local radio auditor; extent and duration of disruption remain unclear. This affects a key regional transport artery, potentially impacting local commerce and travel.