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Traffic accidents in Caracas
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A series of traffic accidents in Caracas has resulted in multiple casualties and injuries. On September 23, a public transport bus lost control on Avenida Fuerzas Armadas and struck the gate of the ‘El Manantial de la Revolución’ residential building, causing at least six injuries. Two days later, on September 25, a heavy cargo truck truck, described as a ‘gandola’, suffered brake failure near El Junquito, leading to a massive multi-vehicle collision in the La Yaguara sector. The truck out-of-control vehicle struck approximately 12 vehicles, including motorcycles and private cars, before stopping motorcycles, and public transportation units, as well as pedestrians. The impact caused significant damage and a fuel spill at the Antímano distributor. This incident resulted in scene. The official death toll from the truck accident reached at least three deaths and left at least 13 people people, with 16 others injured. Authorities have detained Many of the truck injured were transported to the Hospital Dr. Miguel Pérez Carreño for emergency treatment. Local authorities, including Caracas Mayor Carmen Meléndez and the Caracas Fire Department, deployed emergency services to manage the scene and clear the roadway. The driver of the heavy truck has been detained as investigations continue into the mechanical failure continue. failure.
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