Passenger vehicle crashes into a pole in Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba

The accident occurred on the morning of this Thursday.

Scene of the dramatic accidentPhoto © Facebook/Yosmany Mayeta Labrada

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On the morning of this Thursday, a blue bus dedicated to passenger transport was involved in a serious accident in the municipality of Palma Soriano, as reported on social media by journalist Yosmany Mayeta.

Despite the shocking images that have been circulated, it seems that in the incident "there were only minor injuries, damage to the vehicle, and to the posts that are being repaired by the Electric Company."

Facebook/Yosmany Mayeta

The source indicated that it was initially reported that the driver had suffered a heart attack, but added that this hypothesis was refuted and the actual causes of the accident, which occurred on Martí Street in the aforementioned Santiago town, remain unknown.

According to the photos of the scene that were published, it appears that the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a masonry utility pole.

Facebook/Yosmany Mayeta

As a result of the strong collision, the vehicle sustained significant damage to the front, the pole fell, and with it, an electric transformer was destroyed.

Facebook Capture/Yosmany Mayeta Labrada

As of the closure of this report, no further information has emerged about the incident.

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A team of journalists committed to reporting on Cuban current affairs and topics of global interest. At CiberCuba, we work to deliver truthful news and critical analysis.