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With the death of another passenger on one of the buses involved in the accident on Friday in Camagüey, the number of victims in this tragic incident rises to three.
It is about Damaris Reyes Rodríguez, 49 years old and a resident of Bayamo, Granma, who was in critical condition at the Manuel Ascunce Domenech Provincial Hospital.
According to Rodolfo E. Domínguez Rosabal, the director of the health institution, of the 52 hospitalized patients, three remain in critical condition, with life-threatening risks; one is in serious condition, and the rest are stable, under observation for the progression of their injuries.
Of the seven children treated at the Pediatric Hospital, five have been discharged and two remain hospitalized, but they are not in life-threatening condition.
Authorities identified the first two victims: Georgina Barrero Gutiérrez, 49 years old and a resident of Pilón, Granma, who was also hospitalized, and Julio Idóneo Torres Reyes, 56 years old, from Havana. He was the driver of one of the buses.
The tragic accident occurred on the road to the municipality of Florida on Friday, shortly after 7:00 PM, when two Yutong buses collided on the Western Bypass of Camagüey, near the boarding point on the road heading west.
One was a Transmetro operating under the leasing system that ran from Songo La Maya, Santiago de Cuba, and the other transported workers from a Military Construction Unit.
A source close to the incident told independent journalist José Luis Tan Estrada that the cause was likely the unfamiliarity of one of the drivers with the area, who ignored a stop sign while attempting to merge onto the Carretera Central.
"This place is very dark, like all the points of the city's ring road," he assured.
In light of the magnitude of the accident, health authorities in the province urged the population to donate blood for the injured.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bus Accident in Camagüey
How many people died in the bus accident in Camagüey?
Until now, three people have died due to the bus accident in Camagüey. The identified victims are Damaris Reyes Rodríguez, Georgina Barrero Gutiérrez, and Julio Idóneo Torres Reyes.
What was the cause of the accident in Camagüey?
The accident was caused by one of the drivers' unfamiliarity with the area, who ignored a Stop sign while attempting to merge onto the Central Highway. This failure occurred in a section of the city's bypass that is known for its poor lighting.
What is the status of the injured from the accident in Camagüey?
Of the 52 hospitalized patients, three are in critical condition, one is in serious condition, and the rest are under observation due to the progression of their injuries. Among the children treated, five have been discharged and two remain hospitalized without threat to their lives.
What measures are being taken after the accident in Camagüey?
The health authorities in Camagüey have made an appeal to the public to donate blood in support of the injured. The community has shown a remarkable spirit of solidarity, turning out in large numbers at the hospital to offer support and blood donations.
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