DEATHS AND INJURIES IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

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Comandos de Salvamento responded to a series of traffic accidents over the past weekend that left at least two motorcyclists dead and several people injured in the crashes.

A motorcyclist died this morning on the Pan-American Highway at kilometer 37.5, near Colonia Ciudad Obrera. The victim was struck by a truck, causing instant death. Comandos de Salvamento de Zapotitán arrived at the scene, checked vital signs, and determined that he had died.

Another deceased motorcyclist was recorded Saturday night on the Golden Highway, where the PNC was responding to an accident and the motorcyclist crashed into a vehicle that had just struck a pedestrian.

Comandos de Salvamento de Ilopango arrived at the scene to assist the victims; however, the motorcyclist had already died.

Ángel Rivas, 62, is treated for multiple traumas from unknown causes beside Las Cañas Bridge, at kilometer 14.5 of the Northern Trunk Highway. Comandos de Salvamento de Apopa transported him to Zacamil Hospital.

Volunteers from Comandos de Salvamento de Santa Ana assisted a 76-year-old patient who was struck on the road leading to Sonsonate. The victim was heading home when the incident occurred and was taken to San Juan de Dios Hospital.

Other motorcycle accidents were handled by rescuers from Comandos de Salvamento at various delegations, and the injured people were admitted to medical centers.