Post by account_disabled on Feb 17, 2024 21:13:47 GMT -6
At least two people died this Sunday morning in the southwest neighborhood of Uruguay due to the strong storm that also hit the neighboring country with winds of more than 160 kilometers per hour, reported the Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet). The city suffered falling trees and blowing off roofs which, according to the local press, caused the death of an 8-year-old boy and a -year-old young man. The Salto Al Día media reported that the meteorological phenomenon, which affected other sectors of Uruguay, caused the death of the child, a native of Montevideo, who was on vacation with a school group. The event occurred in Artigas Park, in Colonia, when a tree fell on a structure in the recreational area.
Causing said fatal outcome and injuries to other Europe Mobile Number List people present. According to Carmelo Portal, it was around in the morning and Fabio Quevedo, head of the Colonia Police, described that the minor was with four other children and an adult. The other children were rescued by teachers present at the scene. Police continue to work at the scene of the accident. In another episode, the second deceased recorded so far crashed his motorcycle into a tree that fell at approximately kilometer 129 of Route 1. Friends of the young man, who were on another motorcycle, were injured. The situation in Carmelo and Montevideo, after the storm Inumet had issued an orange alert on Saturday night, which was extended until Sunday morning.
During the storm, wind gusts of up to 150 kilometers per hour were recorded, which contributed to the severity of the incidents. The city of Carmelo was also shaken by strong winds that left a trail of fallen trees and torn off roofs. The Emergency Committee met hours later to assess the damage and coordinate the next steps. In the afternoon, the mayor of Montevideo activated his action protocol in response to the Inumet warning for winds and intense rains. In addition, work was being done to remove fallen trees and columns after the storm, the mayor's office reported through its social networks.