Puerto Parra, Santander, is in mourning after the tragic death of María Paula Marta Pérez, a 13-year-old girl who lost her life in a serious accident while traveling in an improvised vehicle known as a “motocarrucha.”
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María Paula Marta Pérez, 14 years old, died in an unfortunate accident on December 14 in Puerto Parra, Santander. The girl was traveling with her mother, Luz Marina Pérez, aboard a ‘motocarrucha’, a handmade vehicle that circulates on the train rails.
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This Saturday morning, an accident occurred on the railway line, in the area known as Las Montoyas, between Barrancabermeja and Puerto Parra, which resulted in the death of a 13-year-old girl.
According to witness testimonies, a screw on the wheels of the “motorcycle” had come loose, which caused the vehicle to destabilize and its occupants to be thrown onto the rails.
Sadly, the minor fell onto the tracks and suffered a fatal blow. Other passengers were also injured in the accident.
Sadness in Puerto Parra
The local authorities of Puerto Parra arrived at the scene to remove the girl’s body and begin the corresponding investigations.
The tragedy has shocked the community, which deeply mourns the loss of the young woman.
The Mayor’s Office Puerto Parrathrough a statement, expressed its most sincere condolences to the girl’s family. The mayor, Diectsen Téllez Cadavid, conveyed a message of support and solidarity to María Paula’s loved ones, wishing them strength in this difficult time.
“The Municipal Administration, headed by Mayor Diectsen Téllez Cadavid, extends its most sincere condolences and a message of solidarity to the family of the girl María Paula Marta Pérez. We accompany you wholeheartedly, wishing you find serenity and strength in these difficult times. May the soul of your loved one rest in peace eternally,” the official statement said.
This tragic event has left deep sadness in Puerto Parra, where residents continue to express their pain at the loss of such a young and promising life.
