Deadly Accident in Azua: Cargo Truck Crash Claims Nine Lives
At least nine people tragically lost their lives early Sunday morning when a cargo truck crashed into a bar in Azua, a small city located approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.
According to a police source, who requested anonymity, the accident occurred in the early hours, and authorities are still determining the total number of casualties.
The police source provided a preliminary death toll of nine, but the full extent of the tragedy is still being assessed. Local reports indicate that around 30 individuals were injured in the crash, with some being transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, which has shocked the local community and the nation as a whole.
The bar was reportedly packed with patrons when the truck lost control and plowed through the building, causing widespread devastation. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, but the scale of the disaster has left many families in mourning
As the investigation continues, the community is coming to grips with the loss of life and the injuries sustained by those caught in the accident.
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Deadly Accident in Azua: Cargo Truck Crash Claims Nine Lives
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That a Meru TOYOTA matatu-7500 miles from Azua.