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The woman injured in a hit-and-run in Mejorada del Campo is in serious condition

A woman has been seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle that fled the scene in Mejorada del Campo.

Rodrigo PeláezRodrigo Peláez· · 2 min read

A 61-year-old woman has been hit in Mejorada del Campo and has sustained serious injuries. The responsible driver fled the scene before emergency services arrived.

A serious accident occurred this Friday in Mejorada del Campo, where a 61-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle that subsequently left the scene. The incident took place around 11:00 AM on Virgen de la Soledad street, a main road in the municipality. The victim suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple contusions, prompting emergency services to act quickly. Summa 112 personnel arrived at the scene to stabilise her and, after intubating her, she was transferred to the Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital. According to official sources, the driver of the involved vehicle did not stop to assist the victim and fled before medical teams arrived. The Local Police of Mejorada del Campo has launched an investigation to identify the person responsible for the hit-and-run. Such incidents are not uncommon; according to recent data, pedestrian accidents have increased by 15% in urban areas over the past year. Authorities are calling for public cooperation to clarify this case and locate the fleeing driver. Residents are concerned about road safety in this area, where other similar accidents have been reported in the past. Anyone with information about the incident or who witnessed the accident is urged to contact local authorities to assist with the investigation.

Rodrigo Peláez

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