A bus fell into the Magdalena River leaving a considerable number of injured, two women are in serious condition.
The authorities confirmed a serious traffic accident in the sector known as Pericongoon the road that connects the municipalities of Pitalito and Garzónsouth of the department of Huila. A public service bus attached to the company The Gaitana fell into an abyss Magdalena River.
According to preliminary and unofficial versions, the driver would have lost control of the vehicle due to a possible mechanical failurewhich caused the bus to plunge into the abyss.
They investigate causes of the accident
The magnitude of the event generated a quick reaction of relief agenciesas well as the Police and local authorities, who went to the scene to attend to the emergency.
“Preliminarily, it was known that a bus from the Expreso La Gaitana company plunged into the Magdalena River. We have 17 people injured and a person who loses his life. “We are verifying all the healthcare centers where the victims were transferred to know their status,” said the Police Major, David Mauricio Lizarazo.
In addition to the deceased person, two women were seriously injured and remain low guarded forecast. Others 15 passengers They present injuries of varying degrees and receive medical attention.
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The sector of Pericongo is known for his rugged topography and for the risks it represents for mobility, especially at night or during rain, conditions that could have influenced the loss of control of the vehicle. However, this hypothesis must be confirmed by the technical expertise.
The injured were immediately transferred to hospitals and clinics from nearby municipalities such as Altamira, Timaná, Pitalito and Garzónin order to guarantee timely and specialized attention.
“We must also be an active part of the road prevention. As passengers we can make respectful calls to the driver so that he does not exceed the speed and notify the authorities. “We hope that in this case it is not recklessness but really a mechanical failure,” the officer added.
At this time, the authorities advance information collection tasks to clarify the exact causes of the accident. Traffic and transportation teams visit the care centers where the injured remain to verify their health status and collect testimonies.
Likewise, we review the vehicle mechanical conditionthe driver’s experience, the state of the road and other factors that could have influenced the incident.
Source: Integrated Information System
