On the morning of Wednesday, June 26, 2024, an accident occurred on line K of the Medellín Metrocable, which left a tragic result in the death of a user identified as Jhon Jairo Londoño and injuries to 20 others. The event led to the Medellín Metro company to publish a statement in which it expressed solidarity with the families of the people affected in the incident.
Through its X account, the company Metro de Medellín explained that From the moment of the incident, the emergency protocols of the transport company were activated and were supported by the Administrative Department of Disaster Risk Management (Dagrd), the Medellín Fire Department and the specialized air rescue team of the SIWA company..
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From the moment the emergency was registered, the priority was the victims, who are receiving medical care and psychosocial support from company personnel and the Medellín Mayor’s Office, as reported in the statement.
“The Company expresses its solidarity with the family and friends of the affected people, who from the moment of the accident receive medical attention and psychosocial support from medical personnel and social personnel of the Metro and the Mayor’s Office of Medellín,” the document reads. .
At the same time, investigations have begun to determine the causes of the accident, which, according to the company, became the first event of this type to be recorded since the metrocables were in operation and which are known for receiving constant maintenance with certification. international.
“While the possible causes of the accident are being reviewed, line K will be out of service for an indefinite period of time,” the company added.
To mitigate the impact on mobility, A contingency plan for integrated routes, authorized by the Metropolitan Area, has been launched since the early hours of Wednesday. This measure seeks to ensure that affected users continue moving around the city without any problem.
Finally, the company thanked everyone involved in the rapid response to the event, including the users for their understanding and the transporters and relief organizations that mobilized efficiently in the face of the emergency.
Jhon Jairo Londoño was 49 years old and the father of three children and died while being transported in one of the cabins of the Metrocable K line that covers the Acevedo – Santo Domingo route, at the time when it collapsed and fell off. , causing him to fall from a height of approximately 10 meters.
According to a close friend of Jhon Jairo Londoño, The man left his house in Santo Domingo El Pinar at 3:30 am with the intention of taking the first Metrocable route and getting to his job at the Tierragro shopping center, located in Bello, where he worked in various jobs.
“He had the 6 in the morning shift, that’s why he took the first Metrocable that left to be on time at work,” said the relative.
Londoño’s close friend also expressed his regret for the incident, since he highlighted him as a hard-working and responsible man: “He was a friend, a hard-working person who wanted to get ahead. He lived there at kilometer 7 of the road to Guarne and always walked half an hour from his house to take the MetrocableHe never took other transportation. He was humble, very responsible.”
Jhon Jairo Londoño was not only a loyal employee, but also a dedicated father, taking care of his three children and a 3-year-old nephew. His dedication to his family and work was highlighted by his close friend who knew him well: “Unfortunately, that happened and it is something that leaves one baffled.”
