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Traffic accidents in Peru and Mexico result in child fatality and injuries
In Huancayo, Peru, a two-year-old child died after being struck by a van in the Pilcomayo district near the La Cantuta bridge. The child was walking alone when the accident occurred. Despite being rushed to the ConfíaSalud clinic, the minor passed away. Local residents have expressed concerns regarding road safety in the area, citing previous fatal accidents and demanding the installation of traffic lights and better signage.
In Playa del Carmen, Mexico, two children aged 6 and 7 were injured in a collision between a rental car and an official vehicle from the Secretariat of Health. The accident took place at the intersection of Paseo Central and Avenue 115. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver of the rental vehicle may have ignored a mandatory stop sign. One child was hospitalized for medical evaluation, while municipal transit authorities continue to investigate the incident.
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Huancayo · Pilcomayo · Playa del Carmen · Secretaría de Salud
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Preliminary reports suggest the rental car driver failed to stop at a mandatory stop sign in Playa del Carmen. drvnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The accident in Playa del Carmen involved a rental car and a vehicle assigned to the Secretariat of Health. drvnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two children, aged 6 and 7, were injured in a collision in Playa del Carmen. drvnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The fatal accident in Huancayo involved a van with license plate F8E-853. www.radiotarma.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A two-year-old child died after being struck by a van in the Pilcomayo district of Huancayo. www.radiotarma.com