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Melissa Núñez, the Dominican Republic’s representative in the Miss Universe competition, will not travel to Puerto Rico this Sunday as originally scheduled. The decision follows medical instructions after Núñez was injured in a traffic accident on Friday. The accident occurred on Avenida Núñez de Cáceres in the El Millón sector of the Distrito Nacional. According to Magali Febles, the national director of the Miss Universe franchise in the Dominican Republic, the vehicle—a yipeta—collided with a concrete wall, overturned, and ended up in a hole. A tire burst after the impact, causing the driver to lose control. Febles found Núñez unconscious in the rear of the vehicle and expressed concern for her health. Both Núñez and Febles sustained injuries. Núñez suffered scratches on her arms and a headache, while Febles reported head injuries, a rib fracture, and hip pain. They were transported to a private health center for treatment and are currently under observation. The driver also received medical assistance and was evaluated. Febles stated that if medical clearance is obtained, Núñez could participate in the pre‑competition activities for the 75th edition of Miss Universe. She added that the organization would announce the new flight date and time for the Dominican representative at a later time. Article source: El Nuevo Diario | Image credit: El Nuevo Diario
Melissa Núñez, the Dominican Republic’s representative in the Miss Universe competition, will not travel to Puerto Rico this Sunday as originally scheduled. The decision follows medical instructions after Núñez was injured in a traffic accident on Friday. The accident occurred on Avenida Núñez de Cáceres in the El Millón sector of the Distrito Nacional. According to Magali Febles, the national director of the Miss Universe franchise in the Dominican Republic, the vehicle—a yipeta—collided with a concrete wall, overturned, and ended up in a hole. A tire burst after the impact, causing the driver to lose control. Febles found Núñez unconscious in the rear of the vehicle and expressed concern for her health. Both Núñez and Febles sustained injuries. Núñez suffered scratches on her arms and a headache, while Febles reported head injuries, a rib fracture, and hip pain. They were transported to a private health center for treatment and are currently under observation. The driver also received medical assistance and was evaluated. Febles stated that if medical clearance is obtained, Núñez could participate in the pre‑competition activities for the 75th edition of Miss Universe. She added that the organization would announce the new flight date and time for the Dominican representative at a later time.
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