Two dead and two injured in a crash on the Litoral highway in Acajutla
Summary
On Sunday night the PNC reported a traffic accident on the Litoral highway near the San Pedro bridge, in the district of Acajutla, Sonsonate Oeste. According to the police, two people died and two others were taken to a hospital with injuries. The PNC said its teams were inspecting the scene to determine responsibility.
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