Teenager Critically Injured After Being Hit by Bus in Flor de Maroñas
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- A 17-year-old girl is in serious condition after being hit by a bus in Flor de Maroñas, Uruguay.
- The incident occurred early Thursday morning when the bus, belonging to Coetc line 405, struck the teenager as she was crossing the street with her parents.
- The bus driver fled the scene and is being sought by police, while security camera footage is being reviewed to determine the cause of the accident.
A tragic accident has left a young life hanging in the balance in Flor de Maroñas. Early Thursday morning, a 17-year-old girl was struck by a Coetc bus while crossing Camino Maldonado with her parents. The severity of her injuries has been confirmed by police, with the young woman currently in serious condition.
The incident, which occurred around 6:00 AM, has sent shockwaves through the community. While the girl's parents escaped unharmed, the bus driver reportedly fled the scene, only to be apprehended by police a short distance away. Witnesses attempted to intervene, highlighting the immediate concern for the victim's well-being.
Authorities are now reviewing security camera footage to piece together the events leading up to the collision. The focus remains on understanding how such a devastating accident could occur on a busy thoroughfare. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially our youth.
La joven se encuentra grave, según informó la Policía.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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