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Rebel BitesTwo dead in truck-bus crash on the Ruta de Paz highway in Morazán; truck driver arrested
The PNC reported the arrest of a 39-year-old man accused of causing a crash at kilometer 162 of the Ruta de Paz highway in San Carlos, Morazán Sur. According to the police, he was driving a truck, crossed into another lane and hit a route 328 bus. Two people died and several were injured. Diario La Página reports he will be referred to prosecutors for culpable homicide and culpable injuries.
Second victim dies after attack and house fire in Ciudad Barrios
The PNC confirmed the death of a 46-year-old woman who had been in intensive care since October 7 with burns over 90% of her body. She was injured in an attack inside a home in Ciudad Barrios, San Miguel Norte, that was also set on fire. Infobae reports she is the second person to die from the incident and that a 55-year-old man was arrested as the alleged perpetrator. The PNC counted this case as the only homicide on Saturday, October 17.