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The provincial government of Las Tunas updated on Saturday the status of those injured in a serious traffic accident that occurred in the early hours of the morning on the Central Highway, when two passenger buses collided.
The incident occurred at Km 688, in the town of La Estrella, when a bus from the company Transmetro Yutong, from the province of Havana, collided with another rented Diana bus from the province of Granma.
The incident resulted in 13 people injured, of which 12 reported serious injuries and one remains in critical condition.
Although most sustained bruises that are not life-threatening, a passenger identified as Jose Luis Victoria Peña, 57 years old and a resident of Havana, is in serious condition and has a splenic hematoma, acute surgical abdomen, and a ruptured left kidney.
The report states that the man requires a splenectomy and a nephrectomy.
Among the injured are:
Adelaida Pérez Martínez (55 years old, Las Tunas): Fracture of the left fibula.
Humberto Céspedes Pérez (24 years old, Las Tunas): Multiple contusions.
Niurka Torres Rosa (48 years old, Las Tunas): Multiple contusions.
Yordanis Arzuaga Reyes (43 years old, Granma): Multiple contusions and left knee dislocation.
Maribel Céspedes Lagomarcines (55 years old, Santiago de Cuba): Multiple contusions, simple skull trauma.
Mercedes Ramona López Paneca (61 years old, Camagüey): Polytrauma.
José Antonio Ricardo Ricardo (53 years old, Camagüey): Polytrauma.
Ricardo Hernández Acevedo (38 years old, Camagüey): Multiple contusions.
Madelaine Cruz Montero (27 years old, Camagüey): Multiple contusions.
Edisbel Áreas Ramírez (35 years old, Granma): Multiple contusions.
Jose Luis Victoria Peña (57 years old, Havana): Hematoma esplénico, abdomen agudo quirúrgico, y estallamiento del riñón izquierdo. Requiere esplenectomía y nefrectomía, en estado grave.
Rusbeida Hernández Cruz (3 years old, Camagüey): Critical condition.
Madelin Jerez Portales (40 years old, Ciego de Ávila): Multiple contusions.
The hospital director, Dr. Marianela Zapata Romero, reported that the institution has the necessary staff and medical supplies to provide adequate care for those affected.
For their part, the authorities are investigating the causes that led to this accident.
In January, the Cuban government held drivers responsible as the main cause of traffic accidents in 2024, according to a report from the National Revolutionary Police (PNR).
The main violations were lack of attention while driving, failure to yield the right of way, and speeding.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Traffic Accident in Las Tunas
What happened in the traffic accident in Las Tunas?
In the early morning, two passenger buses collided at Km 688 of the Central Highway, in the town of La Estrella, Las Tunas. The incident left 13 people injured, one of whom is in serious condition.
How many people were injured in the accident?
Thirteen people were injured in the accident, of which 12 have serious injuries and one remains in critical condition.
What is the health status of the critically ill passenger?
The passenger identified as Jose Luis Victoria Peña, 57 years old, is in critical condition with a splenic hematoma, acute surgical abdomen, and rupture of the left kidney, requiring a splenectomy and nephrectomy.
What measures have the authorities taken regarding the accident?
The authorities in Las Tunas are investigating the causes of the accident, and the local hospital has assured that they have the necessary staff and medical supplies to care for the injured.
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