Four Injured Remain in ICU After Accident at Navy Diving Center in Cartagena

Four of the seven injured remain hospitalized after the accident that occurred yesterday at the Navy Diving Center in Cartagena, according to a statement from the Navy and the Ministry of Defense.

The accident took place this past Wednesday, September 16, while an activity was being conducted at the hyperbaric complex of the Navy Diving Center. In total, eight members of the institution were affected and were transferred to a hospital. One of them has already been discharged.

According to the statement released today, Thursday, by the institution, four of the seven affected who remain hospitalized are in the ICU.

The two injured who were already in intensive care remain in serious condition, and another two have also been transferred to the ICU for monitoring their progress, although in this case, it is out of precaution.

The other three affected remain stable and under observation.

The Navy continues to monitor both the condition of the injured and the circumstances that may have caused the accident.

Photo: City Hall of Cartagena