A modern trailer, reportedly rented by the Cuban beer factory Tínima, was involved in an accident this Sunday and ended up overturned on a road in Camagüey.
The incident was reported by the Facebook group 'Accidentes Buses & Camiones,' where a user shared images and video from the scene.
"Terrible accident on the narrow highway approaching Taguasco. Only material damage, thank God. Trailer rented from Tínima in Camagüey," a user indicated in the popular social media group.
It seems that the accident only caused material damage, as one user commented that the two occupants of the vehicle emerged unscathed. At the time of writing this note, neither the authorities nor the state media have reported on the incident.
The truck, with registration B007093, was overturned on its side. It is unknown whether it was carrying cargo at the time of the accident. Based on its appearance, the vehicle seems to be one of the trucks that the Cuban regime has authorized for importation by Mipymes. Its brand could not be identified, although it appears to be of American manufacture.
The accident involving the Tínima beer truck in Camagüey adds to a series of similar incidents that highlight the challenges of transportation in Cuba, particularly in the realm of heavy logistics.
On June 2, 2024, another truck overturned on the Central Highway of Cuba, near Taguasco. According to reports, the vehicle was carrying flour, beers, and other supplies intended for Cuban Mipymes. This type of cargo, combined with the adverse road conditions and potential human errors, may have contributed to the accident.
On February 18, 2024, a trailer loaded with boxes of beer had an accident in Camagüey. Although no injuries were reported, the incident once again highlighted the limitations of transportation in the country, particularly concerning the safety of handling high-value cargo.
On the other hand, on December 30, 2023, a trailer transporting boxes of beer overturned on a busy avenue in Havana, posing a significant risk to passersby and raising questions about the routes assigned to heavy vehicles in urban areas.
These incidents, including the recent accident in Camagüey, reflect a structural issue in cargo transportation in Cuba. Factors such as the deterioration of roads, insufficient safety controls, and the growing pressure on carriers to supply Mipymes are contributing to an increase in these types of events, with significant economic and social impacts.
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