Incident in Jarabacoa: Tree falls on vehicles in the Buena Vista area
A dramatic incident was recorded in the municipality of Jarabacoa, specifically on the stretch of road known as La Recta de Buena Vista, where a large tree unexpectedly collapsed onto a car and a motorcycle that were traveling along the road.
Despite the magnitude of the impact on the vehicles, the driver of the car suffered only minor injuries. According to initial reports, the affected individual did not present any serious complications, so it was not necessary to transport them to a hospital center for specialized care.
Assistance tasks and electrical damage
Following the incident, units from the Buena Vista Fire Department arrived at the scene to manage the situation. The teams worked intensely on cutting and removing the remains of the tree, managing to clear the road to normalize vehicular flow on this important thoroughfare.
The collapse of the tree also had consequences for the area’s infrastructure, directly affecting the power lines. Given this situation, the intervention of Edenorte’s technical brigades has been coordinated to proceed with the necessary repairs and restore the electricity supply to nearby residents and businesses.
Local authorities continue to call for caution for all drivers and citizens traveling through this sector, requesting care while cleaning and maintenance work is completed in the affected area.
This event adds to the challenges faced by the mountain routes of Jarabacoa, where weather conditions and vegetation often require constant vigilance to ensure the safety of those traveling through the area.
