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An almendrón collided in the afternoon of this Wednesday with a pickup truck in Holguín.
Several people traveling in the classic car - a shiny Oldsmobile - were reportedly injured as a result of the incident, according to a witness in the Facebook group Accidents Buses & Trucks.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Gibara Road and Military Road.
“For some reason, the Oldsmobile lost control and crashed into the blue truck. As far as I know, there are no fatalities, only injuries,” concluded the source, who did not specify the number of injured.
Although the cause of the incident is not clear, in the comments section of the post, an internet user, who claimed to be a relative of one of the injured, pointed out that alcohol consumption was the cause of the accident.
In the circulated images, the front end of the Oldsmobile is shown to be wrecked, indicating the magnitude of the impact.
The truck, on the other hand, barely suffered any damage, which has caught the attention of numerous internet users.
The incident sparked a wave of comments on social media, where several users lamented the condition in which the almendrón was left, a vehicle that, they claimed, was in pristine condition.
"That Oldsmobile turned heads wherever it parked. It even had air conditioning", commented a user.
Another expressed his sorrow for the car: "After seeing that there are no fatalities and hoping the injured recover, I felt a twinge for the car... wow, it was incredible!"
"That little car was a real gem"; "Considering how difficult it is to maintain a car in Cuba, it's clear they took good care of it"; "It's not easy to afford bodywork these days, but as long as there are no fatalities, the rest is just trivial," noted other commentators.
"It's a shame about the cart, but if they hadn't been drunk, nothing would have happened," wrote a user, who also revealed that her stepfather was one of the injured and received stitches on his forehead, although he is out of danger.
Despite the seriousness of the crash, internet users agreed that the most important thing is that there were no fatalities.
"The can is straightened out; the most valuable thing is life," concluded a commentator.
As of the time of this report, there are no further details about what happened.
The government blames drivers for the majority of accidents in Cuba
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.
Colonel Roberto Rodríguez Fernández reported a 12% decrease in accidents compared to 2023, with a total of 7,507 incidents recorded, 634 fatalities (13% less), and 6,613 injuries (4% less).
Speeding remains dangerous, with at least one injury for every accident and one fatality for every seven incidents.
About 665 drivers were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incidents, resulting in the suspension of 1,204 licenses and the cancellation of 20 due to repeat offenses. Pedestrian accidents continue to be the third leading cause of death on the roads.
The authorities also warned about the rise in accidents involving motorcycles, mopeds, bike taxis, and animal-drawn vehicles.
Although Vice Prime Minister Jorge Luis Tapia acknowledged the poor condition of the roads, he insisted that human error is the primary cause of accidents.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Traffic Accident in Holguín
What happened in the accident between a vintage car and a truck in Holguín?
The accident occurred when a classic Oldsmobile, known as an almendrón, collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Gibara Road and Military Road in Holguín. Several people traveling in the Oldsmobile were injured, although no fatalities were reported.
What were the possible causes of the accident in Holguín?
The cause of the accident has not yet been officially confirmed. According to a witness, the consumption of alcoholic beverages may have been the factor that caused the Oldsmobile to lose control and crash into the truck. The images show that the front of the classic car was severely damaged.
How did the community react on social media after the accident?
The social media community expressed its concern for the state of the almendrón, which was considered a gem due to its good maintenance. Many users lamented the damage to the vehicle, but agreed that the most important thing is that there were no fatalities. The comments reflected both the sadness over the accident and the importance of valuing life above material possessions.
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