Mar 8 β€’ 04:58 UTC πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico El Financiero (ES)

(VIDEO) Car falls 10 meters from elevated parking in Cuajimalpa; three injured

A car fell approximately 10 meters from an elevated parking lot in Cuajimalpa, Mexico City, resulting in three injuries.

On Saturday afternoon, March 7, a car fell roughly 10 meters from an elevated parking structure in a residential complex in Cuajimalpa, Mexico City, leaving three people injured. According to reports from the Heroico Cuerpo de Bomberos (Heroic Fire Department) of Mexico City, the vehicle plummeted from the sixth level of the parking lot in the Lomas de Vista Hermosa neighborhood, crashing into the interior of the building. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene to assist the victims and manage the situation.

First responders successfully rescued the three occupants of the vehicle, who were subsequently treated by paramedics at the scene before being transported to Hospital ABC for further medical care. At this stage, the severity of their injuries and condition remain unclear. Video footage of the incident was shared by Chief Vulcano Cova on social media, showing the wrecked car at the crash site.

Additionally, personnel from the Civil Protection and firefighters cordoned off the area to facilitate the rescue operation and prevent any additional risks. This event raises concerns about safety protocols in elevated parking structures, prompting discussions on the need for stricter regulations and infrastructure assessments to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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