30/09/2026
Emergencies in Girón on 30/09/2026

On September 30, 2026, a traffic accident occurred on the La Fortuna-Bucaramanga road, Puerta Grande sector, Girón, Santander, Colombia. A semi-trailer truck transporting eggs lost control and collided with a van, two motorcycles, and a house. The incident resulted in two fatalities and eight injuries.
Among the victims were Juan Sebastián Chaparro, a motorcyclist who died at the scene, and Elsa Prada, 72 years old, who passed away later in a healthcare facility. We encourage the community to donate blood at the nearest center or consult the national directory to support the victims and the hospitals involved.