One of the individuals injured in the traffic accident that occurred in Loma de Rejondones, in the municipality of Báguanos, has died after undergoing surgery at the Lucía Íñiguez Landín clinical surgical hospital in Holguín.
Leopoldo Castillo Torres, who had a pelvic fracture and diaphragmatic injury, underwent surgery at the hospital, but unfortunately passed away in the recovery room, reported the local newspaper Ahora!.
The accident, which occurred around seven in the morning on Friday, involved a truck from the Geological Mining Services Company (Explomat) and a vehicle from the Transportation and Mechanization Services Company (Tranzmec) of Camagüey.
At the site of the incident, Dennis Jaime Sánchez, a resident of Castillito, Mayarí, lost his life while traveling in the Explomat truck.
Other injured individuals were taken to Lucía Íñiguez Hospital, where they are currently located:
- Luis Miguel Figueredo Peñasevere cranial trauma, in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit, unable to perform a Computed Tomography (CT) scan due to instability.
- José Ramón Lugo AlmaguerBilateral hemothorax with multiple rib fractures and traumatic wet lung; surgically treated and reported as stable in the Intermediate Care Unit.
- Yadel Gael del RíoClavicle fracture and minor head trauma; admitted to the orthopedic department, reported in stable condition.
- Edilio Valdés DuránSimple cranial trauma with a negative CT scan; hospitalized in the surgical unit, reported in stable condition.
Eight-year-old Daliannis Samantha Lugo, a resident of Barajagua in the municipality of Cueto, was treated at the Octavio de la Concepción de la Pedraja pediatric hospital.
His recovery has been positive, and he remains under medical observation in the Neurology department, in good spirits and without complications.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the causes of the accident on one of the most hazardous stretches of the Holguín-Moa highway.
Frequently Asked Questions about Traffic Accidents in Holguín
What were the causes of the accident in Báguanos, Holguín?
The causes of the accident in Báguanos, Holguín, are still under investigation by the traffic authorities. It is known that the accident occurred at La Loma de Rejondones, a hazardous section of the Holguín-Moa road, suggesting that the road infrastructure may have been a contributing factor.
Who were the victims of the accident in Báguanos?
In the accident in Báguanos, Holguín, Dennis Jaime Sánchez and Leopoldo Castillo Torres lost their lives. **Dennis Jaime Sánchez died at the scene of the accident**, while Leopoldo Castillo Torres passed away in the hospital following surgery. Other injured individuals include Luis Miguel Figueredo Peña, José Ramón Lugo Almaguer, Yadel Gael del Río, Edilio Valdés Durán, and a girl named Daliannis Samantha Lugo.
What is the condition of the injured in the Báguanos accident?
The injured in the Báguanos accident are in various conditions. **Luis Miguel Figueredo Peña is in critical condition with severe cranial trauma**, while José Ramón Lugo Almaguer has bilateral hemothorax and is in intermediate care. Yadel Gael del Río and Edilio Valdés Durán are in stable condition, and the girl Daliannis Samantha Lugo is under medical observation, feeling optimistic and without complications.
Why do so many traffic accidents happen in Holguín?
Holguín has experienced an alarming number of traffic accidents due to various factors. The deterioration of road infrastructure, lack of vehicle maintenance, and non-compliance with traffic regulations are the main causes contributing to this issue in the region, increasing the risk of incidents with tragic consequences.
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