PASSENGER BECOMES TRAPPED AT MINIBUS STOP

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Passengers on route 17, which travels from San Salvador to the town of Panchimalco, experienced moments of terror when the public transportation vehicle malfunctioned as they were boarding.

Two women who were attempting to board the vehicle were crushed against the wall and one of the protective barriers at the route 17 minibus stop located on 8a. Calle and Av. Cuscatlán in San Salvador, when the vehicle moved as they were getting on.

First responders and rescuers from Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador assisted Gilma de García, 55 years old, who became trapped and suffered a fracture to her left lower limb. She had to be stabilized and was subsequently taken to Hospital Rosales.

Meanwhile, the second woman was treated by Cruz Verde personnel for a nervous breakdown.