Eight-year-old Bastián Jerez, who suffered severe injuries from a traffic collision involving the UTV he was in with his father and a pickup truck on January 12, is set to be transferred to a health facility near his home in Conurbano, Buenos Aires. Currently hospitalized at the Hospital Materno Infantil in Mar del Plata, Bastián will be flown via a provincial air ambulance operated by the Emergency Health Integrated System of Buenos Aires at approximately 10:30 AM, weather permitting.

The transfer is a significant development as Bastián's clinical stability has prompted medical staff to make this decision. With the flight expected to depart from Mar del Plata Airport and land around noon at La Matanza Aerodrome, the local health system will be ready to provide continued care for him at a hospital managed by his health insurance. This move is aimed at improving Bastián's chances for recovery in a familiar environment closer to his family.

Bastián's case has attracted attention not only due to the tragic circumstances of his accident but also the ongoing support from medical professionals and his family. The latest news marks a hopeful step forward in his recovery journey, reflecting the importance of timely medical interventions in such critical scenarios. As he’s moved closer to home, his community continues to rally support around him and his family during this challenging period.