Regarding the 1:19pm this Saturday, October 12a strong gale surprised the residents and visitors of Villa de Leyva, disrupting the Tree Fair that was taking place in the Main Square. The mayor’s office indicated that 12 people were injured.
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In the midst of selling flowers and shrubs, the tents began to collapse, affecting both entrepreneurs and the many tourists.
The municipality of Villa de Leyva.
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The event that took place this Saturday evening was the The 2024 National Festival of Trees, scheduled for this holiday weekend.
“A gale was raised three tents caused bruises for 12 people, which were immediately noticed and not taken seriously,” said the mayor of Villa de Leyva, Víctor Gamboa to Boyacá. Seven days.
Through a statement, the Office of the Mayor of Villa de Leyva indicated that paramedics and authorities had acted quickly to attend to the emergency caused by the gale.
“12 people were injured who are out of danger and under medical evaluation; thanks to the timely and immediate response of the Risk Management Committee and the specific work of the personnel of the police, Firefighters, Civil Defense, Red Cross, Army, San Francisco Hospital, Office of the Mayor, Mobility and the community that gave their support all,” they expressed in the statement.
The strong wind caused panic among people, which showed surprise at an event that did not even happen during the iconic kite festival.
Despite the fact, the Mayor’s Office reported that the festival will continue over the weekend“with security protocols and the active presence of the Risk Management Committee.”
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