The short version
- El Nuevo Día reported that two minors and two adults were injured in the accident at kilometer 34.4 of PR-155 in barrio Gatos, Orocovis
- Both outlets said authorities were alerted via the 9-1-1 Emergency System on Saturday afternoon
- El Nuevo Día reported that the two minors and two adults were in stable condition according to a police update
- Primera Hora reported that agents from the Aibonito Highway Patrol Division were responding to the scene
Accident details
Two minors and two adults were injured in a traffic accident reported on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14, at kilometer 34.4 of PR-155 in the Gatos neighborhood of Orocovis. El Nuevo Día reported that authorities received a call through the 9-1-1 Emergency System alerting them to the crash and the presence of several injured people.
The Puerto Rico Police are investigating the incident as a serious accident due to the involvement of two minors. Agent Morales of the Aibonito Highway Patrol Division is in charge of the investigation, El Nuevo Día reported.
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Initial reports
Primera Hora reported the accident as serious with several people injured on PR-155 at kilometer 34.4 in barrio Gatos, Orocovis. The outlet reported that agents from the Aibonito Highway Patrol Division were heading to the scene.
At the time of its initial report, Primera Hora said the health condition of those involved was unknown. An update from police provided to El Nuevo Día indicated that the two minors and two adults were in stable condition.
Where the sources differ
Both El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora agree that the accident occurred Saturday afternoon on PR-155 at kilometer 34.4 in barrio Gatos, Orocovis, after a 9-1-1 call, and that the Aibonito Highway Patrol Division responded. El Nuevo Día reported two minors and two adults injured and later in stable condition and that the case is being investigated as serious because of the minors. Primera Hora's earlier report described it as a serious accident with several injured but said their conditions were unknown at that time.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not provide the ages of the minors beyond describing them as such, the exact types of vehicles involved, how the crash occurred, whether any citations or charges are expected, or details on the medical treatment received by the injured parties.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Reporting Dos menores y dos adultos resultan heridos en un accidente de tránsito en Orocovis
- Reporting Reportan accidente grave con varios heridos en Orocovis
How we checked this
El Nuevo Día provided the most updated information on the victims' stable condition and the named investigator. Primera Hora's report was earlier and lacked the condition update. Both outlets relied on preliminary police information.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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