A truck crashed right into a bar within the Dominican Republic early Sunday morning (native time), killing a minimum of 11 individuals and injuring greater than 40, authorities stated.
The accident occurred within the southern group of Azua, situated west of the capital, Santo Domingo, Juan Salas, director of Civil Protection, advised The Related Press.
One of many victims was a police sergeant, police spokesman Diego Pesqueira stated.
It was not instantly clear what precipitated the crash, though authorities have been reviewing cameras within the space, Salas stated.
Pesqueira stated the truck driver fled the scene and was not discovered. He stated police detained a passenger within the truck, which was carrying avocados.
Many of the injured have been taken to a close-by hospital, 4 of them in crucial situation, stated Shaira Castillo, a spokeswoman for the Nationwide Well being Service. The injured have been ladies aged between 17 and 45 and males aged between 18 and 55.
