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Government confirms three fatalities due to emergencies associated with the frontal system
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Government confirms three fatalities due to emergencies associated with the frontal system

The Chilean government confirmed three fatalities linked to a frontal weather system affecting the central-southern region. During a crisis update, Minister Claudio Alvarado detailed that one victim was a worker clearing Route Q-180 in Negrete, who was struck by a falling tree during strong winds. Another fatality occurred in Temuco, where a man fell from a height while cleaning his roof during heavy rain and high winds. A third death was reported in Cerro Navia, attributed to an electrical shock. Alvarado expressed condolences and emphasized the importance of personal safety and compliance with authorities' instructions during the weather event. He clarified that preventive evacuations are based on technical assessments rather than arbitrary decisions, urging immediate action when ordered. The president, José Antonio Kast, plans to visit affected areas in the Biobío and Maule regions to assess damage.

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Government confirms three fatalities due to emergencies associated with the frontal system

The Chilean government confirmed three fatalities linked to a frontal weather system affecting the central-southern region. During a crisis update, Minister Claudio Alvarado detailed that one victim was a worker clearing Route Q-180 in Negrete, who was struck by a falling tree during strong winds. Another fatality occurred in Temuco, where a man fell from a height while cleaning his roof during heavy rain and high winds. A third death was reported in Cerro Navia, attributed to an electrical shock. Alvarado expressed condolences and emphasized the importance of personal safety and compliance with authorities' instructions during the weather event. He clarified that preventive evacuations are based on technical assessments rather than arbitrary decisions, urging immediate action when ordered. The president, José Antonio Kast, plans to visit affected areas in the Biobío and Maule regions to assess damage.

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