A 27-year-old woman was fatally struck by a city bus in Córdoba,Argentina,on Thursday afternoon,prompting a police inquiry and raising concerns about pedestrian safety during inclement weather. Agustina Pagliero, a Córdoba resident, died at the scene of the accident, which occurred at the bustling intersection of Vélez Sarsfield and 27 de Abril during heavy rainfall. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, and the incident has disrupted traffic flow in the downtown area.
A 27-year-old woman died Thursday after being struck by a city bus in downtown Córdoba, Argentina, amid heavy rainfall. The incident has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the pedestrian’s death and raised concerns about safety on city streets during inclement weather.
Authorities have identified the victim as Agustina Pagliero, a resident of Córdoba. According to witness accounts, Pagliero was crossing at the intersection of Vélez Sarsfield and 27 de Abril when she was hit by the bus.
The bus, internal line 30 of route 60 operated by Coniferal, reportedly struck Pagliero on the rear side. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene but were unable to revive her, and she was pronounced dead at the location due to severe trauma.
The accident occurred at the corner of Vélez Sarsfield and 27 de Abril.By: Paula Salort / El Doce.
A passenger on the bus told local media that the vehicle had a green light when it turned and that the driver did not see the woman. “She wasn’t in front of the bus, but was hit on the back side. We don’t know if she fell or what exactly happened,” the passenger said.
Police have secured the area as they investigate the incident. The tragedy has caused significant disruption in one of the city’s busiest intersections.
The Córdoba Municipality released a statement detailing the emergency response. According to the statement, emergency medical services were alerted to the accident at 2:41 PM on Thursday. Paramedics arrived to find a woman, estimated to be 28 years old, without vital signs. Despite resuscitation attempts, she was pronounced dead at the scene from traumatic injuries and cardiac arrest.
