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Traffic accidents reported in Ciudad Victoria and Valencia–Güigüe
Multiple traffic accidents have been reported in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, and Valencia–Güigüe, Venezuela.
In Ciudad Victoria, several incidents occurred involving motorcycles and vehicles. A delivery driver on a motorcycle struck an elderly woman in the city center, resulting in injuries to both parties. In a separate collision, a Castores delivery truck reportedly cut off a platform delivery driver, causing a crash that resulted in significant material damage but no injuries. Additionally, a collision between a Jeep Cherokee and a Honda CR-V at a major intersection left two people with various injuries after a dispute over traffic light signals.
In Venezuela, a two-year-old girl underwent a leg amputation following a motorcycle accident on the Valencia–Güigüe highway. The accident occurred when the driver attempted to avoid a dog on the road, causing the motorcycle to veer into the path of a truck. Medical staff at the Dr. Jorge Lizárraga Pediatric Hospital have since issued a warning regarding the risks of transporting minors on motorcycles.
Entities
Castores · Centro Regulador de Urgencias Médicas · Ciudad Victoria · Hospital Pediátrico Dr. Jorge Lizárraga