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Santiago. - At least three teenagers died and five others were seriously injured in a traffic accident that occurred early this Saturday morning on Hispanoamericana Avenue in Santiago, an event that has caused great consternation among family members and community members.
One of the deceased was identified as Diego Armando Rodríguez, 17 years old, identified as the person driving the white Mitsubishi Sport SUV, license plate L334781, which ended up destroyed after hitting an electrical pole.
The identities of the other fatalities and injured have not yet been confirmed by the authorities.
Preliminary versions suggest that the vehicle was driven at high speed, which would have caused the driver to lose control and end up crashing into the structure. Unofficial reports also indicate that the teenagers had consumed alcoholic beverages before the accident, although this information has not been corroborated by the competent authorities.
The injured, residents of different sectors of Santiago, remain admitted to different health centers, while their families await official information about their condition.
The event has generated great sorrow in the communities where the young people were from, where neighbors and relatives have expressed pain and indignation, as well as demanding greater control and guidance for young people to prevent similar tragedies.
Authorities are keeping an investigation open to determine the exact circumstances of the accident and establish responsibilities.
