The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) has issued a preventive evacuation alert in response to the overflowing of the dam in Millahue, commune of San Vicente de Tagua Tagua. The situation intensified after the intense rains caused by a frontal system that affects the O’Higgins region.
On this Tuesday afternoon, A vehicle fell into the roadblock in Millahue while trying to cross a rural road affected by heavy rainfall. According to reports from TVN’s Red O’Higgins, neighbors have tried to rescue the vehicle, but the currents dragged him irremediably.
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Claudio Araya, Fire Commander of San Vicente de Tagua Tagua, informed Canal 24 Horas that the incident involved three women and one man, workers on a local farm. They tried to cross a water crossing that suddenly increased, causing the vehicle to be swept away and overturned a few meters ahead. Fortunately, Everyone managed to get out on their own.
Senapred has reiterated the urgency of the situation by issuing an evacuation alert due to “imminent danger” due to the risk of overflowing the Millahue dam. Through social networks, they have asked the residents of Millahue to act calmly and follow the instructions of the authorities during the evacuation, also ensuring adequate care for pets and their needs.
This incident highlights the importance of being alerts to extreme weather conditions and the need to take precautions suitable in areas vulnerable to flooding and overflows.
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