ACCIDENTS DO NOT STOP DURING HOLY WEEK

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Two people were injured in a traffic accident that occurred at kilometer 6 of the Troncal del Norte highway, involving a truck that struck three vehicles parked along the roadside.

One of the injured people is Juan Carlos Erazo, 45, driver of the cane truck, and his passenger, Diego Contreras, 24. Both suffered minor bruises and lacerations and were treated at the accident scene.

This incident occurred at eleven fifteen on Tuesday night, in the lane from Apopa to San Salvador, causing difficulties for vehicles traveling through the area.

Comandos de Salvamento of Ciudad Arce treated Pedro Antonio Alvarado, 62, who was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the Pan-American Highway near Casa Blanca. The victim had multiple traumas and was taken to San Juan de Dios Hospital in Santa Ana.

In addition, Comandos de Salvamento of Ciudad Arce assisted a motorcyclist who was struck on the Pan-American Highway from Santa Ana to San Salvador, where the victim had multiple traumas.

Motorcyclist Edwin Alexander Menjívar, 26, was struck by a car that left him unconscious on the Pan-American Highway near Ilopango. He was treated by rescuers from Comandos de Salvamento, who transported him in an emergency to San Bartolo Hospital.

Comandos de Salvamento of Berlín responded to a motorcycle accident in which Mr. Josué Misael Chavarría suffered trauma to his clavicle, making it necessary to take him to the Fosalud clinic.

In the city of Santa Ana, Comandos de Salvamento assisted Luis Fernando Martínez, 38, who was involved in a motorcycle accident on 9th Calle Oriente and was treated at the scene of the road incident.

Comandos de Salvamento has responded to several traffic accidents in recent hours, leaving several people injured. Therefore, drivers are asked to respect speed limits and traffic signs and to avoid consuming alcoholic beverages while driving.

In addition, lifeguards from Comandos de Salvamento carried out several shallow and deep-water rescues Tuesday morning at El Majahual beach, where the influx of vacationers was minimal. Nevertheless, prehospital care is being provided to domestic and foreign tourists.

Motorcyclist is treated by Comandos de Salvamento of Santa Ana.