Partial collapse sends 322 to the hospital from the section holding 800
One of the wooden stands during the bullfighting in Central Colombia on Sunday The department collapsed, spectators plunged into the ground, and at least four people were killed. Hundreds of people were injured, officials said.
The disaster occurred at a stadium in the city of El Espinal, Trima, during a traditional event called "Korareha". ..
A video shot during the bullfighting shows that the multi-story sections of the stand have collapsed and people are screaming.
"We have activated Trima's hospital network," Trima Governor Jose Ricardo Orosco told local Blue Radio. "At this point, four women, two women, a man and a minor, have died."
Mayor Juan Carlos Tamayo said 800 spectators were sitting in the collapsed section. Said.
Late Sunday, Health Minister Martha Palacios of Trima said at a news conference that after the collapse, 322 people went to local public and private hospitals for treatment. According to Palacio, the minor who died was an 18-month-old baby.
In addition to the four deaths, another four received intensive care and two recovered from surgery.
Orosco said he requested that the traditional "Kora Rehas" be suspended in Trima at the beginning of Sunday. But this went a step further.
President-elect Gustavo Petro urged local authorities to ban such incidents, noting that this was not the first time such an incident had occurred.
"I ask the mayor not to allow any further events, including the death of humans or animals," he said.
Twitter President Ivan Duque has announced a disaster investigation.
"Lament the horrific tragedy registered with El Espinal. Call for investigation."
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