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The most splendid pilgrimage (17/09/2008)

The pilgrimage was held yesterday to mark the transfer of the Virgin of the Sanctuary Fuensanta to Monte was the most crowded in recent years, at an event in which more young people than ever.

The government team wanted to express his gratitude to everyone who made possible the smooth flowing of the holiday, pilgrims, Local Police, Firemen, Civil Protection Service and volunteers, because the behavior and citizen collaboration contributed to the day yesterday was a happy day.

The special cleaning service launched by the council for street cleaning and waste collection plans to collect 42,500 kilos of trash on the route and around the Shrine of the Fuensanta, about 10% less than last year.

So far they have collected 30,000 kilos.

To this we must add 4,700 kilos collected in the parking lot of New Condomina by holding the mega prior to the Day of Pilgrimage.

From Monday morning until Thursday, a total of 103 workers have been responsible for carrying out these tasks, cleaning the areas used by the pilgrims.

Note that the distribution of bags made yesterday by the City Council has been very positive since the Murcia have deposited their waste in a sealed bag which has facilitated the cleanup.

Similarly, the 5,000 stands spread recogederas have allowed roads were not stained with candle wax.

On the other hand, the special security device put into operation all troops from Local Police, Fire and Civil Protection.

The Department of Safety and Traffic spent their total human resources available to effective work safety, prevention and care to the pilgrims.

The police service was formed by 208 troops, 26 radio patrol cars, 32 motorcycles, three cranes, transmission equipment and an Office of Citizen at the esplanade of the Shrine of Fuensanta.

The service for Fire Prevention and Extinction of a roadblock set up consisting of two vehicles (two ends, two drivers and eight firefighters), situated on the esplanade of the Shrine of Fuensanta and at the junction of Teatinos compared to seminary.

In this special device SIX joined the staff on duty at all three fire stations in the municipality: 44 troops (23 in the Parque Infante, 14 Espinardo Park and seven in the Parque de San Ginés).

Moreover, from 6:00 am was up the deployment of Civil Defence volunteers, with 100 people in four groups.

Note that no intervention was necessary from the Fire Department and has reduced the number of alcohol intoxication as compared to other years.

The so-called farmer's Crossing, where it mounted the hospital yesterday, 13 people were served by two fainting, sprains, insect bite, four minor injuries in the lower limbs, three muscle conditions, a severe headache and injury upper limb.

Of these only one required transfer to hospital.

The rescue group at the entrance of Powder 33 people attended, including 12 alcohol intoxication, 9 slightly wounded in leg, three faintness two back injuries, three panic attacks and two seizures.

Furthermore, the transmission team made 45 Civil Protection reported derivatives Red Cross and was located two missing children.

See more photos:

http://www.murcia.com/fotos/2008/romeria-virgen-fuensanta-septiembre/

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia. Foto: Murcia.com

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