Moment of a Commuter Train Accident in Argentina: 60 Injured in Buenos Aires
In Palermo, Buenos Aires, 60 people were injured when a commuter train crashed into another parked train. Read our news for details.
A tragic accident at a train station in the heart of Buenos Aires occurred in the early hours of the morning local time. A commuter train traveling on a bridge in the Palermo neighborhood collided with the wagons of another parked train for an undetermined reason. The impact caused panic among the passengers on both trains.
Emergency Medical Care System (SAME) and search and rescue teams rushed to the scene, racing against time to provide first aid to 60 people injured in the accident. According to a statement from SAME, 30 of the injured are in serious condition. The seriously injured were transferred to surrounding hospitals by helicopters called to the scene.
Injured and Hospital Process
The injured passengers were hospitalized with various fractures and internal bleeding. In addition, many passengers who were psychologically affected were consoled by the medical teams and necessary interventions were made. Passengers trying to overcome the shock of the incident are having difficulty expressing their fear and anxiety.
Research on the Causes of the Accident
There is no definite information on the cause of the accident, but local media reports suggest that it occurred when the crashed train collided with the wagons of another train that was undergoing maintenance work. An investigation into the accident has been launched and authorities are analyzing the trains’ driving data and security camera footage to unravel the details of the incident.
Community and Local Government Reaction
The accident has caused great concern in the Buenos Aires community and throughout Argentina. The local government pledged to review rail safety measures to prevent similar incidents. Moreover, the quick and effective response of emergency crews played a critical role in preventing a potential disaster.
This unfortunate incident has once again highlighted the importance of greater investment and regulation in public transport safety in major metropolitan areas such as Buenos Aires. In the aftermath of the incident, the authorities stated that all necessary measures will be taken to prevent similar accidents and that work will be accelerated to make railway systems safer.
