Major Accident Near Ocoa Crossing: Health Official Provides Update on Injured

Following a multi-vehicle accident near the Ocoa Crossing in the Dominican Republic on June 9, 2025, several individuals sustained injuries. Yocasta Lara, director of Hospital Centers for the National Health System, provided an update on the victims' conditions and locations. "Several victims were transported to various hospitals," Lara stated, "with two patients at Hospital Taiwán in Azua and eight at Nuestra Señora de Regla in Baní." She detailed the injuries, including cranioencephalic trauma, fractured hips, and broken limbs. The report highlights the ongoing medical care and the systematic transfer of patients based on their needs. The incident underscores the importance of road safety and the swift response of the healthcare system.