ORANJESTAD, Aruba – A man was seriously injured in a machete attack in Oranjestad early Sunday morning near the Watertoren, prompting an emergency response from police and ambulance personnel.
Authorities received a report that a person was being severely assaulted and had suffered serious injuries. Police patrols and an ambulance were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Two Suspects Reportedly Involved
According to preliminary information gathered at the scene, two men allegedly attacked another man with a machete.
When officers arrived, they found the victim in serious condition and requested that the ambulance respond with greater urgency.
Witnesses at the scene provided information to police about the incident.
Victim Rushed to Hospital
Paramedics treated the injured man at the scene before transporting him urgently to the hospital for further medical care.
Police subsequently searched the surrounding area for the two suspects, who were reportedly still nearby following the attack.
No additional information regarding the victim’s condition or arrests was provided in the original report.
