Judge in Dana's Case Seeks Detailed Account of Emergency Calls on Fatal Day
Listen up, mate! The judge overseeing the court case about the October 29 storm management fiasco in Catarroja, Valencia, has requested some juicy info. She's all about the deets, asking for info on the missed calls by Emergency Phone 112, copies of the Es-Alert message library, and a copy of an interview with the General Subdirector of Emergencies, Jorge Suárez, conducted by Radio Valencia-Ser on the stormy day itself.
After labeling the actions of certain officials as "gross negligence," the judge has ordered up some rather unusual materials for this kind of case. She's even reaching out to the kids of a British couple who sadly perished in the floods, giving them a chance to make a statement as injured parties. That's right! She's eager to hear their perspective on the disaster.
Also on the table is the incorporation of a scientific article penned by a university prof and the comparison of WhatsApp messages provided by the head of Climatology in the Valencian Community during his testimony as a witness.
Requests from the Public Prosecutions
At the request of Activision Cultural del País Valencià, the judge has agreed to investigate further with input from another emergency tech and a communications operator. Meanwhile, the Intersindical has requested the addition of yet another emergency tech as a witness.
By the way, the judge presiding over this mess has been quoted as saying it was like being in a "war situation" on the day of the storm. Silvia Quiles Iglesias has accepted the recusal of the Llíria court and rejected an appeal filed by a private prosecution against a car from way back in May.
Apparently, there's no shortage of drama in this storm aftermath. Stay tuned for more updates!
(Enrichment Insights)
The October 29 storm, part of the DANA weather event, brought devastation to Valencia, causing floods that led to significant loss of life and property damage. Ongoing investigations into the emergency response, with focus on alert systems and timing, are being led by Judge Nuria Ruiz Tobarra. Limited information about specific requests for additional evidence, like calls to Emergency Phone 112 or Es-Alert messages, isn't readily available in search results.
The judge, describing the storm situation as war-like, also seeks average citizen perspectives, specifically the children of a British couple who perished, on the overall disaster respond (General-news). Additionally, the judge is considering adding crime-and-justice elements to the case, by investigating the exchange of WhatsApp messages between the head of Climatology and another emergency tech, possibly shedding light on potential conflicts or mistakes (War-and-conflicts, Politics).