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Multiple pedestrian accidents involving minors reported in Bolivia and Mexico
Separate traffic accidents involving children have been reported in Bolivia and Mexico.
In Oruro, Bolivia, a three-year-old child was struck by a white Toyota van near the Tagarete market. The child was transported to the Oruro Corea Hospital with a mild traumatic brain injury and multiple contusions. The 40-year-old driver tested negative for alcohol, and the Departmental Directorate of Transit is investigating the incident.
In another Bolivian incident, a female student suffered fractures to her lower limbs after being struck by a white van without license plates that was reversing on a slope near Riky School. The case has been referred to the Public Ministry for investigation.
In Cuautla, Morelos, Mexico, a double accident on the Mexico-Oaxaca federal highway resulted in the death of a minor. According to the Morelos State Prosecutor's Office, a woman and two children were struck by a motorcycle while crossing the road, and were subsequently hit by a following car. A woman and a teenager have been detained for investigation. The victims were reportedly heading to school at the time of the collision.
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Cuautla · Dirección Departamental de Tránsito, Transporte y Seguridad Vial · Fiscalía General del Estado de Morelos · Morelos · Oruro