A video posted in the Facebook group ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES for more experience and fewer victims shows the magnitude of the accident that occurred this Thursday at kilometer 209 of the National Highway, near the municipality of Aguada de Pasajeros, Cienfuegos.
In the images, there are accounts about the presence of injured and deceased at the site. So far, two people have died and seven others are receiving medical attention.
Alejandro Romero Álvarez, secretary of the Municipal Committee of the Young Communist Union in the province, declared on social media: “At this moment, we are at the Provincial Hospital together with the provincial authorities, following the protocols established in response to the incident. The first injured are arriving, and two fatalities have been reported.”
The collision involved a Transtur tourist bus with eight passengers on board and a truck. The minibus, which has a capacity of 16 seats and belongs to the Transtur base in Santa Fe, Havana, ended up crashing into the highway divider after the impact.
The injured are being treated at the Provincial Hospital of Cienfuegos, while authorities investigate the causes of the incident. Medical and rescue teams have activated all emergency protocols to assist the affected individuals and their families.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mass Accident in Cienfuegos
What happened in the mass accident in Cienfuegos?
The accident occurred at kilometer 209 of the National Highway, near the municipality of Aguada de Pasajeros, Cienfuegos, and involved a Transtur tour bus and a truck. As a result, two people died and seven more were injured.
What is the status of the injured from the Cienfuegos accident?
The injured are being treated at the Provincial Hospital of Cienfuegos, and it has been reported that the protocols established in response to the incident are being followed. So far, no additional fatalities have been reported, but the figures may be updated as the investigations progress.
What measures are being taken following the accident in Cienfuegos?
The authorities are investigating the causes of the accident and medical and rescue teams have been deployed, implementing all emergency protocols to assist those affected and their families.
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