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Following the tragic traffic accident that occurred on Thursday morning on the road connecting Camagüey with Santa Cruz del Sur, when a passenger bus overturned on the bridge known as El Francés, the Cuban state media took the opportunity to thank the citizens for their solidarity with those affected.
The official broadcaster Radio Santa Cruz expressed its gratitude to the local residents for their solidarity shown following the unfortunate event.
On their Facebook page, they highlighted the support provided in transporting the injured, complementing the work of the seven ambulances deployed with eight light state vehicles and one private vehicle.
Additionally, two buses transported the family members to Camagüey, as confirmed by the station's director, Yunior Hierrezuelo Martínez.
Additionally, those who made voluntary blood donations to assist the injured were recognized. "We wish for a speedy recovery for the wounded," concluded the message from Radio Santa Cruz.
The accident, which occurred around 10 a.m. on January 2, resulted in one fatality, identified as Ramón Chávez Águila, and 63 injured individuals, including 13 minors.
The accident, which occurred when the driver of the private truck, Alberto Cruz Díaz, lost control of the vehicle at kilometer 71 of the road, has sparked a wave of solidarity in the community, highlighting the ability of citizens to come together and provide support in emergency situations.
The injured were taken to the José Espiridón Santiesteban Báez municipal hospital in Santa Cruz del Sur, and twenty of the wounded, due to the severity of their condition, were referred to hospitals in the provincial capital.
Following the accident, requests for blood donors to assist the victims increased significantly.
Authorities have stated that investigations into the causes of the incident are still ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the traffic accident in Camagüey and the citizen response
What happened in the Camagüey accident?
A passenger truck overturned on the bridge known as El Francés on the road connecting Camagüey to Santa Cruz del Sur. The accident occurred on January 2, 2025, resulting in one fatality and 63 injuries, including 13 minors.
How did the citizens respond to the accident?
The community displayed tremendous solidarity by assisting in the transportation of the injured, supplementing the efforts of ambulances with private and state vehicles. Additionally, there was a significant effort in donating blood for those hurt.
What measures did the authorities take after the accident?
The authorities deployed ambulances and alternative transport to take the injured to the José Espiridón Santiesteban Báez municipal hospital, and in more severe cases, to hospitals in the provincial capital. They are also continuing to investigate the causes of the accident.
What was the role of the official press in the Camagüey accident?
The official press, through Radio Santa Cruz, expressed gratitude to the people for their solidarity and highlighted the support in transporting the injured and the donations of blood. Additionally, it provided updates on the condition of the wounded and the actions taken by the authorities.
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