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Storm Topples Delfín Gallo Supermarket Wall as Police Contain Looting Attempts

Emergency operations continue with four patients under care following the Delfín Gallo supermarket collapse.

Overview

  • The Health Ministry said four people suffered polytraumas and were hospitalized, with five high-complexity ambulances transferring patients to Hospital del Este, Hospital Padilla and a CAPS.
  • Firefighters and Civil Defense are securing the collapsed Chinese supermarket in Ingenio Luján and checking for trapped victims.
  • Police infantry reported containing roughly 1,000 people who tried to enter the damaged store during attempted looting.
  • A crisis committee mobilized police, firefighters, Civil Defense and municipal staff to coordinate assistance and safeguard the area.
  • The storm also blew off roofs, flooded homes and knocked out power lines, leaving the entire commune without electricity.