The Civil defense published this Thursday the video of the moment in which she was rescued Yessenia Ruizone of the people who survived the collapse of the R&S Multimuebles store buildinglocated on Sanchez street, Las Carreras corner, La Vega province.
In the audiovisual that was shared on the social network of instagramthe female can be seen under the rubble while the relief team asks her some questions to find out what health conditions she was in.
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In addition, in images that have a duration of one minute and seven seconds, Ruíz is heard saying that he had difficulty breathing, felt bleeding from his ribs and had one of his feet bent.
“Be strong, we are almost there”a member of the Civil Defense told him when urging him to remain calm.
It was learned that after being rescued, the woman was immediately transferred to the Professor Juan Bosch Regional Traumatology and Surgical Hospital.
In addition to Yessenia Ruizthe collapse of the furniture store also survived Jean Carlos Fernandez22 years old; Miguel Tejadaof 20; madelin abreu 26, and Marialis Hernandez. While Yasiris Joaquin de Jesus30 years old, was killed.
As reported by the general of the La Vega Fire Department, of Jesus He was on the first level, and he would have died immediately after the collapse after the three concrete slabs of the building fell on him.
Abinader regrets death of woman in landslide
The president of the Republic, Luis Abinader Coronaused his Twitter account this Thursday to express his regret to the relatives of the employee of the administrative area of the furniture store, and who had recently joined from her post-natal leave.
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I want to express my condolences to the families of Yasiris Joaquin de Jesuswho unfortunately died despite the great effort made by relief agencies to rescue her alive after the collapse of a furniture store yesterday in La Vega. Peace to your soul!“, wrote the president.
It is recalled that after learning of the collapse of the building, the head of state requested an “investigation to identify responsibilities”.
