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The tragic accident that occurred this Thursday at kilometer 209 of the National Highway, near the municipality of Aguada de Pasajeros in Cienfuegos, resulted in at least two fatalities and seven injuries, according to preliminary details.
On the social network Facebook, Alejandro Romero Alvarez, a deputy in the National Assembly of People's Power and secretary of the Municipal Committee of the Young Communist Union, wrote: “At this moment we are at the Provincial Hospital alongside the authorities of the province, following the protocols established in response to the incident. The first injured are arriving, and two fatalities have been reported.”
According to Telecentro Perlavisión, preliminary reports indicate the collision of a 16-seat minibus from Transtur based in Santa Fe, Havana. The vehicle, which was carrying eight tourists and the driver, collided with the divider on the highway at km 209.
Local authorities are on the scene of the accident and at the hospital, implementing emergency protocols and providing support to those affected and their families.
The number of deceased and injured may be updated in the coming hours as the investigations into this unfortunate event continue.
Also this Thursday, a fire in the electrical panels of the "Carlos Manuel de Céspedes" thermoelectric plant, in the province of Cienfuegos, caused alarm in the morning, although it was quickly extinguished thanks to the intervention of local staff and firefighters.
Frequently asked questions about the accident in Cienfuegos and the crisis in Cuba
How many people died in the Cienfuegos accident?
At least two people died in the accident that occurred at kilometer 209 of the National Highway, near the municipality of Aguada de Pasajeros in Cienfuegos.
What vehicles were involved in the accident in Cienfuegos?
The accident in Cienfuegos involved a Transtur tourist bus and a truck. The 16-seater bus collided with the highway divider after the crash.
What actions did the authorities take after the accident in Cienfuegos?
The local authorities implemented emergency protocols and provided support to those affected and their families at the Provincial Hospital of Cienfuegos.
How did the fire at the Cienfuegos thermoelectric plant affect the energy situation in Cuba?
The fire at the Cienfuegos thermoelectric plant, although it caused "serious damage," did not worsen the situation of the national energy system as the affected units were out of the National Electrical System for maintenance.
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