Ten people have died due to the shortage of gas cylinders in the city of Bahía Blanca. The victims are María Isabel Oliva (53), Perla ReSara Rueda, Margarita Peusquiza, Elba Ressia, Estela Iturbide (94), and Hilda Elvira Pompei (96). Although the official death toll is ten people, authorities do not rule out that this number may increase.
In light of this tragic situation, a special section has been set up on the emergencybahiacom website to provide information about missing persons due to this emergency. In an official statement, the population is urged to collaborate with any information that may be relevant to help locate the missing.
"It is a tragedy what we are experiencing. We are working tirelessly to assist those affected and are in constant search of those who have not yet been found. Every minute counts in these difficult times," stated one of the rescuers involved in the rescue efforts.
The community of Bahía Blanca is shocked by this series of deaths and the possibility that more people have lost their lives due to the lack of gas cylinder supply. Local authorities have promised to clarify what happened and take measures to prevent a similar tragedy from occurring in the future.
