Juan Manuel Ramírez, doctor on the train that crashed in Urda: "I made a tourniquet with the belt for a boy who had lost an arm"

Juan Manuel Ramírez, an emergency doctor, was on the train involved in the Urda accident. After the train abruptly stopped, he immediately began assisting injured passengers. Upon exiting the train, he encountered a chaotic scene with multiple casualties. He organized bystanders to help and improvised medical care using available materials. Ramírez coordinated with arriving emergency teams, providing them with information about the injured. He reflected on the emotional toll of the experience, noting the stark difference between training simulations and real-life emergencies. After the incident, he received psychological support and acknowledged the spontaneous assistance from fellow passengers during the crisis.