FOUR KILLED AFTER BRAKELESS TRUCK CRASHES IN LOS CHORROS

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A new traffic tragedy occurred around noon today on the road to Los Chorros, where a brakeless truck plowed into several vehicles, including a route 202 public transport bus carrying passengers, who were injured.

So far, the deaths of four people have been confirmed: one woman and three men.

 

Nearly six ambulances from Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador went to the crash site, where they rescued the bus’s first victims, who were admitted to Hospital San Rafael in Santa Tecla.

Specialized vehicle-rescue teams are working to free several people trapped in their cars, using hydraulic tools to release the victims.

The number of injured people remains unknown, as Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador and other relief agencies are working to assist them.

The number of vehicles affected after being struck by the brakeless truck, which was transporting construction materials, is unknown.