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The Cuban who died in the tragic traffic accident that occurred Thursday morning in Santa Cruz del Sur, Camagüey, was the father of a young girl.
Ramón Chávez Águila, a resident of the Jacinto González neighborhood, was the only fatality in the incident, which also left 63 injured, including about twenty minors.
Facebook user Leandro Peña Gutiérrez shared a photo of the young man with his baby girl.
"Ramoncito is, so far, the only fatality from the accident in Santa Cruz, Camagüey, and he leaves behind a little princess. They called him Mony. His loss is deeply mourned," he expressed.
Dozens of people, many of them close friends and relatives, offered their condolences to the family, especially to his wife and mother.
The accident occurred around 10:00 on January 2, when the driver of the private truck, Alberto Cruz Díaz, lost control of the vehicle at kilometer 71 of the road connecting Camagüey with Santa Cruz del Sur, in the El Francés area.
Passengers with more severe injuries, such as fractures of the lower and upper limbs, were referred to the Provincial Hospital Manuel Ascunce. They have not required surgery, but some are under observation due to simple thoracic and abdominal traumas that do not jeopardize their lives.
This Friday, more than 20 minors continued their recovery process at the Eduardo Agramonte Piña Pediatric Hospital, where they receive specialized medical care.
Multiple ambulances and emergency personnel from nearby hospitals were dispatched to the site of the incident to assist over 60 injured individuals.
The tragedy prompted a remarkable wave of solidarity among the locals, who turned out in large numbers at the hospital to donate blood and provide support in any way needed.
Authorities have stated that investigations into the causes are ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Traffic Accident in Camagüey
How many people were affected in the Camagüey accident?
The accident resulted in 63 injuries and one fatality. Among the injured are 13 minors who have been treated at various hospitals in the region.
What is known about the health status of those injured in the accident in Santa Cruz del Sur?
The most seriously injured individuals were transferred to the Manuel Ascunce Provincial Hospital, where they are currently stable. The minors are being treated at the Eduardo Agramonte Piña Pediatric Hospital, and all of them are out of danger. Adults with minor injuries are under observation at the José Espiridón Santiesteban Báez Municipal Hospital.
How has the community responded to the accident in Camagüey?
The community has demonstrated a strong spirit of solidarity, mobilizing en masse to donate blood and provide support to the victims. The official Cuban press has publicly thanked citizens for their solidarity, highlighting the assistance in transporting and caring for the injured.
What measures are being taken to investigate the causes of the accident in Camagüey?
The authorities have announced that investigations into the causes of the accident are ongoing. They are reviewing the vehicle's conditions and the factors that may have contributed to the driver's loss of control.
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