November 19th 2024.
As customers bustled through the Miraflores shopping centre in Guatemala City on a busy Sunday, little did they know that tragedy was about to strike. Amid the holiday decorations and bustling crowds, a car suddenly crashed through a concrete wall on the seventh floor of the car park, plummeting several floors down onto a kiosk on the first floor plaza. The chaotic scene left one person dead and two others injured.
Oliver André de Paz, a worker at the kiosk, tragically lost his life when he was pinned beneath the car and the debris. Shocked witnesses, both staff and shoppers, rushed to the scene in an attempt to lift the car and free him. Meanwhile, others watched from the balconies, some offering comfort to those visibly shaken by the sudden turn of events.
One witness, Joel Abelino Pereira Cruz, captured footage of the shocking incident. "I was shopping with my family when it happened. The car fell just 10 meters away from where we were," he recalled. The chaotic scene left everyone in shock, with some even exchanging hugs as they watched the aftermath unfold.
The driver, a 22-year-old man, miraculously survived the fall and was promptly arrested. He was initially taken to the hospital in stable condition. However, he is now facing serious consequences for his actions. A woman also suffered injuries in the crash and was seen being carried away from the scene in tears. She is reported to have sustained lower body injuries.
A spokesperson for the shopping centre expressed their condolences for the tragic loss of Oliver and offered support to his family during this difficult time. They also reassured the public that the safety of their guests is always a top priority and that they are working to understand the circumstances that led to this unfortunate incident. As the investigation continues, the community is left to mourn the loss of a beloved member and reflect on the fragility of life.
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