Unbelievable accident at the entrance toll of the Havana Tunnel

A vehicle from the state-owned company TaxisCuba rear-ended a private Kia Picanto, which ended up on the taxi's hood, in a scene that looked like it was straight out of an action movie. No injuries were reported.

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CiberCuba Editorial Team

19/11/2024 - 5:56pm (GMT-5) |

When it seems that you have seen it all, reality proves otherwise: two cars were involved in a bizarre and spectacular accident at the toll booth leading to the Havana tunnel on Monumental Highway this Tuesday morning.

A rental car from the state company TaxisCuba rear-ended a private Kia Picanto, which ended up on the taxi's hood, creating a scene that looked like something out of an action movie.

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The drivers and passengers of both vehicles were not injured in the collision, according to family members, acquaintances, and witnesses who commented on Facebook posts reporting the incident.

The unprecedented event occurred at the toll station, where vehicles must pass more slowly in accordance with the speed limits set for those areas, which should not exceed 20 km/h.

Several people tried to find an explanation for the accident, agreeing that it was likely due to the taxi driver's lack of attention while driving. Some even suggested that he might have been distracted by his cellphone, a habit that has become common in the country with the proliferation of mobile phones.

However, one user stated that the driver did not maintain a proper distance from the other car. "The car crashes and lifts up from the impact, and since the taxi was too close, it lands on top," he explained.

There were also those who questioned the veracity of the incident, noting that the bumper of the impacted car showed no damage. “The strangest thing is that the bumper of the Kia is not even scratched, and those lights on the bumper are very sensitive,” observed an internet user.

According to witnesses, a crane lifted and removed the Kia, while another crane took the taxi away from the accident site, which temporarily disrupted the flow of other vehicles in those lanes of the Monumental, nearly at the tunnel entrance.

Accidents in Cuba continue to be a daily news story, causing significant human and material losses. However, according to authorities, there was a 13% decline in traffic accidents (543 fewer) reported in the first half of this year compared to the first six months of 2023.