A triple motorcycle collision that took place on Wednesday night on Trocha Street in Santiago de Cuba left all three riders injured.
After the impact, which occurred near the 12-story building, the motorcyclists were thrown off and lay on the road.
A video shared on social media by journalist Yosmany Mayeta revealed the seriousness of the situation.
In the images, it can be seen that two of the motorcycles involved were severely stuck to the asphalt with significant damage, while a third one was pushed to what appears to be the sidewalk as a result of the impact.
It seems there was no electricity at the time of the accident. Witnesses at the scene acted quickly, transporting the injured to the city's hospital facilities.
The exact number of injured individuals is unclear, although it appears that only the three drivers sustained injuries.
The most seriously injured was Iván Darían Martínez Reyes, a resident of Altamira, near the Construction Materials Point, previously known as La Colchonería, as specified by the mentioned communicator on Facebook.
According to information from close associates, Martínez Reyes sustained serious injuries, particularly to the head. He underwent surgery, and family and friends have requested a prayer chain for his recovery.
As of the closure of this note, the identities of the other injured individuals have not been revealed, nor are there any other details known regarding the cause of the incident.
Several internet users have noted the unusual occurrence of three motorcycles colliding, leading some to speculate that the incident might be related to a motorcycle race, although this has not been confirmed.
"Unfortunately, I live very close by, and from the kitchen, I felt one of those engines coming at tremendous speed, followed by a loud crash. I didn't even have the courage to look because I started to pray and cry. But yes, one of them was going at extreme speed. I hope God places His hand over their health," commented a neighbor.
"It is not the time to judge anyone, but please, don't rush so much that you are losing your lives and leaving a devastated family. We know how the situation is, but we must take care of ourselves. May God bless us all and keep us safe from so many tragedies," added another user.
A third person pointed out that "motorcyclists are causing chaos in Santiago de Cuba. They engage in motorcycle races, putting their lives and those of pedestrians at risk. The lack of governance is so overwhelming that there is no control over anything."
However, others insisted on blaming the rising number of accidents in that province on the lack of lighting at traffic signals due to frequent power outages, which increases the likelihood of road accidents.
Following the triple accident, Yosmany Mayeta reported another incident involving a motorcycle.
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