An accident in the capital neighborhood of Miramar prompted an alert for Cuban drivers traveling through various streets in Havana, as several traffic lights are out.
The accident that occurred at 30th Street and 7th Avenue in Miramar, Playa, without apparent injuries to people, left two cars collided in the middle of an intersection, where evidently the traffic light was not functioning and the drivers did not take the necessary precautions.
A user, upon filing a complaint in the Facebook group "Car Accidents in Cuba," also warned them to "be very careful, there are a few traffic lights out."
In the comments section of the post, Internet users reported traffic lights that were not working in Havana at that time.
"Santa Catalina and Juan Delgado, signal light turned off too," contributed a user.
While another person pointed out that "every day there are accidents because of the damn traffic lights without power."
Immersed in an enormous energy crisis, the Cuban population sees most of their routines affected. Blackouts not only impact life within homes but also transportation and the safety of Cubans when moving around.
Recently, Cuban drivers used social media to express their complaints due to power outages that leave traffic lights in the dark and lead to chaotic situations that, at times, result in traffic accidents that can be fatal.
Facebook groups dedicated to accidents, social media posts, and comments are evidence of a growing sense of insecurity among Cuban drivers and pedestrians who witness the disappearance of the lighting signals from the urban landscape of their towns and cities.
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