A tragic accident occurred in the Dominican Republic when a truck crashed into a bar in the southern community of Azua, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 people and injuring over 40 others. Among the casualties was a police sergeant. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but authorities are investigating the incident by reviewing surveillance footage from the area. The driver of the truck fled the scene, while a passenger has been detained. The truck was reportedly carrying avocados at the time of the accident.
Most of the injured victims were taken to a nearby hospital, with four of them in critical condition. The National Health Service reported that the injured individuals include girls, women, and men ranging in age from 17 to 55. This tragic event has left the community of Azua in shock and mourning for the lives lost and those affected by the devastating crash. The authorities are working diligently to find the driver responsible for the accident and bring them to justice.
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