Burela Tragedy: Eight Injured in Hit-and-Run During Local Festival
This Friday, a tragic hit-and-run incident in Burela, Lugo, has left at least seven individuals seriously injured, with an eighth victim hospitalized in critical condition, according to local police sources reported to EFE. A man in his 80s reportedly lost control of his vehicle and drove into the midst of a local festival, striking the eight victims, all of whom are associated with the Eu Son foundation, an organization dedicated to caring for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Emergency Services of Galicia promptly responded to the scene, and all victims were transported to a nearby hospital while remaining conscious. As investigations into the incident continue, the exact cause of the driver's loss of control remains unknown. This unfortunate event has shocked the community, which was gathered to celebrate during the local festivities.
The local police are conducting a thorough inquiry into the incident, seeking to understand how a situation like this could occur and ensure the safety of community events in the future. The community is left grappling with the ramifications of this unforeseen tragedy as they hope for the swift recovery of those injured.
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