2023-10-03 21:08:16
Three of the 13 victims of the fire at two nightclubs in the Atalayas area of Murcia, in Spain, are Colombians, the Foreign Ministry confirmed this Tuesday, without revealing their identities.
The Colombian Consulate in Valencia, Spain, reported that it maintains permanent communication with the families of the victims and “carries out joint actions with the Government of Murcia to provide comprehensive support to survivors and relatives.”
“We extend our condolences to the families of the deceased and our wishes for a speedy recovery to those affected by this unfortunate event. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Colombian Consulate in Valencia, is available to all Colombian citizens who require assistance and support at this difficult time,” the Foreign Ministry added in a statement.
On Monday, medical-forensic teams completed autopsies on the 13 victims; However, other procedures are still missing to confirm their identities, the causes and circumstances of death.
They will also undergo an external examination, a radiological study, in order to obtain identifying data, such as congenital malformations and any finding that contributes to establishing the cause of death, and an internal examination, if necessary.
Blood samples were also taken to determine the possible existence of toxins, such as carboxyhemoglobin – a toxic compound resulting from the union of hemoglobin with carbon monoxide – which prevents the supply of oxygen to the cell.
Europa Press reported that the samples for obtaining genetic profiles (DNA) were sent to the Laboratory of the General Police Station by members of the Scientific Police, along with those collected from relatives and friends, for identification.
Among the victims, in addition to Colombians, there are Ecuadorians, Nicaraguans and Spaniards. In addition, 24 other people were seriously injured.
On the other hand, on Monday the five people who were reported missing following the conflagration at the Fonda Milagros, of Colombian origin, and the Teatre room, in the early hours of Sunday, were found alive.
The authorities assured that the Colombian nightclub had an order to close; However, the owner of the place, Juan Esteban Ramírez, denied such accusation.
“It was never conveyed to me that we should have a cessation of activity, a closure, because if the authorities or the owner himself tell you that you must close, it is illogical that you can continue opening for a year and a half,” said Ramírez in dialogue with Blu Radio.
The senior prosecutor of Justice of Murcia, José Luis Díaz, assured that the sentences for those who the justice considers responsible for the fire can reach 9 years in prison if the case is pursued through criminal proceedings.
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