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A man who died in a massive accident that occurred in January in Camagüey was buried in that province, even though he was living in Havana at the time of his death.
A note from the independent media El Toque revealed that Julio Idanio Torres Vaillant was an employee of the UEB Constructora del Minfar in Matanzas at the time of his death, but he resided in Havana.
Nevertheless, the management of UEB Constructora informed the wife, the day after the death, that due to the "conditions" of the remains and adhering to the "health regulations," an unidentified institution decided to bury him in Camagüey.
A Yanet Vaillant Machado, wife of Torres, was only informed of the grave number and the date of the exhumation of the remains, added El Toque.
The widow was never informed, however, how they would send her the death certificate or the exact details of the burial.
"The family of Julio, in addition to being profoundly impacted and pained by his passing, is outraged. They do not understand why it was not possible to cremate the remains and return them to his family, who could have bid him farewell in the place where he lived," wrote the media, specifying that the victim's family was waiting for the ashes to say goodbye to the man.
The daughter of Torres was deeply affected by the news. "She searched for images of the accident on Facebook, but she doesn't have the courage to look at them again; it was the worst mistake she made because she ended up seeing her 'daddy,' and behind him was the blue bus 4014 wrecked," she said.
Torres Vaillant, who had been working at the construction company for three months, was asleep in one of the front seats of the bus when his route colleague collided with another bus in Camagüey.
The tragic accident occurred on January 10 on the road to the municipality of Florida after 7:00 PM, when two Yutong buses collided on the Western Bypass of Camagüey, near the boarding point on the road to the west.
One was a Transmetro that was part of the leasing system operating from Songo La Maya, Santiago de Cuba, and the other transported workers from a Military Construction Unit.
Julio died on the scene, and about 61 people sustained serious injuries. Additionally, three more people died in the following days.
At the UEB Constructora del Minfar in Matanzas, Torres was responsible for transporting several construction workers from the capital to their respective provinces in eastern Cuba for the end of the year.
Frequently asked questions about the accident and burial of Julio Idanio Torres Vaillant
Why was Julio Idanio Torres Vaillant buried in Camagüey without his family's knowledge?
Julio Idanio Torres Vaillant was buried in Camagüey due to the condition of the remains and health regulations, according to a communiqué from the management of the UEB Constructora del Minfar de Matanzas to his wife. However, the family was not adequately informed about the details of the burial nor were they explained why cremation could not take place and the ashes were not returned to their loved ones.
What was the cause of the accident in which Julio Idanio Torres Vaillant passed away?
The accident in which Julio Idanio Torres Vaillant lost his life occurred when two Yutong buses collided on the Western Bypass of Camagüey. One of the drivers ignored a Stop sign while merging onto the Central Highway, which led to the collision. The accident resulted in three fatalities and more than 60 injuries.
How has Torres Vaillant's family reacted to his burial in Camagüey?
The Torres Vaillant family is extremely shocked and outraged by the decision to bury him in Camagüey without their consent. They had hoped to receive the ashes to say their goodbyes in Havana, where he lived, but they have faced a lack of information and details about the process, which has intensified their pain and frustration.
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