SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Authorities in the Dominican Republic reported a tragic incident where a truck crashed into a bar in Azua, resulting in the loss of at least 10 lives and leaving 17 others injured. The accident took place early on a Sunday morning in the southern town situated to the west of the capital city, Santo Domingo, as per statements from government officials mentioned in local media reports. The specific cause of the crash has not been determined yet.
The majority of the individuals injured in the collision were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Updates on their current medical status have not been provided thus far.