Feb 26 • 18:03 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Twelve injured after a collision and a sudden stop of a bus from line 31

Twelve passengers were injured in Buenos Aires after a bus from line 31 was involved in a collision and made a sudden stop.

On Thursday afternoon, twelve passengers were injured in a traffic accident involving a bus from line 31 in the San Cristóbal neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The collision occurred when the bus, traveling on General Urquiza, slightly hit a car moving in the same direction at the intersection with Carlos Calvo. The impact caused a sudden stop that led to several passengers falling inside the vehicle.

According to police reports, seven of the injured received assistance at the scene, while five others were taken to various hospitals for further treatment. Among those hospitalized was a minor who was traveling with her parents, but fortunately, none of the injured passengers presented serious injuries. The local ambulance service, SAME, provided immediate care and coordinated the transfer of the more severely affected individuals.

This incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns on public transport in Buenos Aires, particularly regarding the need for better training and protocols for drivers to avoid such accidents. Authorities are likely to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine liability and prevent similar incidents in the future, emphasizing the importance of road safety in urban areas.

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