A significant emergency response was activated in Santo Domingo’s National District following a serious collision between a car and a motorcycle on the Jacinto J. Peynado Bridge in the Puerto Isabela sector. The incident resulted in one individual, presumed to be the motorcyclist, being thrown into the waters of the Isabela River below.
According to official reports from the coordinated 911 Emergency System, four other individuals involved in the accident were promptly transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment of their injuries. The severity of the collision triggered an extensive multi-agency response, deploying substantial resources to the scene.
Emergency services mounted a comprehensive search and rescue operation involving four ambulances from the Directorate of Emergency Health Services (DAEH), six National Police units, two Digesett traffic police units, and two firefighting units from the National District Fire Department. The operation received aerial support from a 911 surveillance drone, while specialized dive teams from the Fire Department and Civil Defense personnel conducted underwater search efforts in the river.
As of the most recent updates, rescue teams have been unable to locate the missing individual. Authorities have confirmed that search operations continue unabated, with the situation remaining fluid and under active investigation. The ongoing efforts highlight the complex challenges faced by emergency responders in water-based rescue scenarios.