Vehicle Loses Control at Event in San José de Perijá, Leaving Child Dead and Several Injured

A tragic accident occurred during a motorsport event known as “piques fangueros” in San José de Perijá, in the municipality of Machiques, Venezuela.

According to reports, the incident took place in the evening when one of the participating vehicles lost control, reportedly due to a mechanical failure. At high speed, the vehicle veered off the track and crashed into an area where spectators were gathered.

The impact caused panic among attendees, as the vehicle struck multiple people. A seven-year-old girl died as a result of the collision, while several others were injured.

Witnesses described chaotic scenes as bystanders and emergency responders rushed to assist the injured. Victims were transported to nearby medical facilities, with some cases requiring transfer to more advanced hospitals due to the severity of their injuries.

Family members gathered outside local hospitals awaiting updates, as authorities worked to assess the full extent of the incident. Officials have not yet released a final count of those affected.

The tragedy has caused widespread shock in the region, with local communities mourning the loss of the child and calling for improved safety measures at such events.