A serious accident that occurred Wednesday night in Miami-Dade County left four people injured, including a pregnant woman, and resulted in the arrest of two individuals.
The authorities have confirmed that the incident was linked to a police chase that started minutes before the crash.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO) reported that its specialized Robbery Intervention Division (RID) attempted to stop a vehicle at the intersection of Northwest 56th Street (NW 56th St) and Northwest 27th Avenue.
According to the statement -quoted by the local press- the officers lost sight of the vehicle as it “sped away driving recklessly.”
Minutes later, the vehicle involved crashed at the intersection of NW 22nd Avenue and NW 26th Street.
According to MDSO, the car collided with two other vehicles, resulting in a chaotic and emergency situation in the area.
Firefighter and rescue intervention
The Miami Fire Department responded quickly to the call and arrived at the scene around 7:30 p.m. (local time).
Upon arrival, they found one of the cars completely overturned, with several people trapped inside.
Two other vehicles were also involved in the multiple collision.
To free the victims, the Technical Rescue Team used hydraulic cutting tools known as "the jaws of life."
The extraction procedure was complex and required careful intervention to avoid worsening the injuries of those affected.
Victims and health status
A total of four people were urgently transported to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
A fifth person was assessed at the accident site, but did not require hospitalization.
Among the injured, one woman was reported in critical condition, while the other three remain in serious but stable condition.
One of the victims diagnosed as being in serious but stable condition is a pregnant woman, whose situation is being closely monitored by medical staff.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has not yet disclosed the identities of those arrested or the exact charges they will face, although it has confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing.
As of the publication of this note, there is no additional information regarding the case.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre el accidente y la persecución policial en Miami
How did the accident in Miami-Dade occur that left four injured?
The accident in Miami-Dade was the result of a police chase that ended when the suspect's vehicle collided at the intersection of NW 22nd Avenue and NW 26th Street, impacting two other vehicles. This incident left a total of four people injured, including a pregnant woman.
What is the health status of the accident victims?
Among the victims, one woman is in critical condition, while the other three individuals, including the pregnant woman, are in serious but stable condition. All of them were transported to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital for medical care.
What measures did the authorities take after the Miami-Dade accident?
The authorities, including the Miami Fire Department and the Technical Rescue Team, quickly intervened to rescue the trapped individuals using hydraulic tools. Additionally, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the case to clarify the facts and determine the charges for those arrested.
What is the legal status of those detained after the accident?
So far, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has not revealed the identities of those arrested nor the exact charges they will face. The investigation is still ongoing to determine responsibilities in the incident.
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