A severe accident in the community of El Maizal, Valverde province, left 23 Haitian nationals injured after the minibus they were traveling in lost control, plunged into a river, and subsequently caught fire. The incident occurred last Friday night, prompting a swift and coordinated response from the National Emergency and Security System 9-1-1. Among the injured were four minors, three women, and 16 men, all of whom received immediate pre-hospital care and initial medical evaluations. Emergency services, including 13 ambulances from the Directorate of Out-of-Hospital Emergency Care Services (DAEH), two units from the General Directorate of Traffic Safety and Land Transport (Digesett), and teams from the National Police, Fire Department, and Military and Police Commission (Comipol), converged on the scene. Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze and secure the area, while medical personnel conducted victim triage, stabilization, and transport to nearby health centers. Simultaneously, Digesett, Comipol, and the National Police managed traffic flow and ensured perimeter safety during the rescue operations. The identities and immigration statuses of the victims remain undisclosed, with authorities expected to release a detailed report on the incident shortly.
They fell into the river 23 Haitians injured after bus crashes and catches fire in Valverde
