Several people sustained injuries and remained trapped beneath branches after a large tree collapsed on Avenida Sucre in Catia on Monday, November 9.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:13 a.m. near the entrance to Lídice in Caracas, according to information published by journalist Román Camacho. Bystanders immediately rushed to the scene to perform manual rescue maneuvers and pull trapped citizens from underneath the trunk and foliage.
While some reports indicated that two people were injured, other accounts stated that authorities had not yet confirmed a precise casualty count. Según expertos, en Caracas la caída de árboles ocurre frecuentemente durante las temporadas de lluvias y el paso de ondas tropicales, generando bloqueos viales, daños a infraestructuras y personas heridas.
Emergency responders arrived to manage the crisis near the Unicasa supermarket in the Libertador municipality. According to details published by Cuerpo de Bomberos de Caracas General Commander Pablo Palacios, an ornamental tree gave way from its base, prompting emergency personnel to transport injured individuals to nearby medical facilities.
Work crews from the Corporación de Servicios del Gobierno del Distrito Capital deployed to the site to cut away the fallen timber and clear the roadway. Authorities worked to secure the area and restore vehicular transit along the thoroughfare.
Did You Know? Tree collapses in Caracas are frequently linked by experts to seasonal rains and passing tropical waves, which routinely threaten urban infrastructure and block major roadways across the city.
While clearing operations progressed on Monday, several key details regarding the event remained unverified. Journalists and official agencies alike reported that the exact number of wounded individuals and their precise medical conditions could not be immediately confirmed.
The incident occurred on Monday, November 9, at approximately 11:13 in the morning.
Members of the Cuerpo de Bomberos de Caracas and work crews from the Corporación de Servicios del Gobierno del Distrito Capital deployed to the scene to handle rescue and clearing operations.
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