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During a bullfighting in central Colombia on Sunday, at least four people were killed and hundreds more were injured when part of thewooden stand collapsed.
The disaster was captured by the camera. Hundreds of screaming spectators plunged to the ground when a multi-level stand collapsed at a packed stadium inEl Espinal, Trima.This is a traditional event called "Kora Reja" that happened when the general public entered the ring to engage the Bulls.
Local government officials said 800 people were in the collapsed seat section. Governor Trima Joselicardo Orosco told a local radio station that two women, a man and a minor were among those killed.
Late Sunday,Health Minister TrimaMartha Palacios 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.
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In addition to the dead, four more have died, according to AP news agency, the intensive care unit and two others have recovered from surgery.
Gustavo Petro,Colombia's new president-elect,, called for a ban on traditional "Kora Lehas", saying this was not the first time this had happened. rice field.
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"It involves the death of people and animals asking the mayor not to allow further events."
The current President Ivan Duque has announced a disaster investigationon Twitter.
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