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Woman Hospitalized After Yunza Tree Falls During Juliaca Carnival

Witness reports plus circulating video spotlight a leg fracture, with scrutiny on bystander behavior.

Overview

  • The incident occurred in Juliaca, Puno, during a public yunza celebration when a gift-adorned tree collapsed onto a participant.
  • The woman sustained a leg fracture and was taken to a Juliaca hospital for specialized care, with one outlet reporting her condition as stable.
  • Footage shared on social media shows the moment the tree fell, accelerating attention to the accident and on-site response.
  • Accounts differ on immediate aid to the victim, with some witnesses saying only two people helped at first while others describe neighbors assisting right away.
  • The celebration featured dancers from local barrios moving from Estadio Héroes de San Ramón toward the Historic Center, and no official statements have been reported so far.