A massive accident that occurred in the morning hours of this Friday on the Moa–Sagua highway in the province of Holguín resulted in seven people injured, including two minors and a pregnant woman.
The incident took place on the well-known hill of Los Calderos, allegedly due to technical failures in the involved truck, whose driver lost control of the vehicle.
The injured individuals arrived at the Dr. Guillermo Luis Fernández General Teaching Hospital in Moa at around 8:30 a.m., where they received immediate medical attention, local authorities reported on Facebook.
According to the center's director, Dr. Manuel Galbán, who confirmed to the press, there are no reported fatalities or serious injuries.
Some patients have minor injuries, including a 14-year-old girl with a head injury and a fractured humerus, and a two-year-old boy with contusions.
The other passengers involved in the incident, including a woman who was 27 weeks pregnant, were being treated in the municipality of Sagua de Tánamo.
List of the injured treated in Moa:
Jarly de Jesús Figueredo Borges, 2 years old, Armando Mestre, Moa.
Yurisleydis Borges Campo, 22 years old, Armando Mestre, Moa.
Yoreydis Campo Pérez, 49 years old, Armando Mestre, Moa.
Adislennis Peña Fernández, 21 years old, Cuchilla del Sitio, Sagua de Tánamo.
Elena María Leyva Beramilis, 14 years old, Caribbean, Moa (injured in the head and fracture in the humerus).
Anisleydia Beramilis Diéguez, 39 years old, Frank País.
Aracelys Vega Lores, 55 years old, Cananova, Frank País.
Authorities stated that they are investigating the causes of the accident, although it is presumed that technical failures of the truck were the catalyst for the event, which adds to other similar incidents that have occurred in recent months due to the poor condition of the roads, the inadequate state of the vehicles, and human errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Traffic Accidents in Moa, Holguín
What happened in the mass accident on the Moa–Sagua highway?
In the morning of this Friday, a mass accident on the Moa–Sagua road left seven people injured. The accident occurred on the Los Calderos hill due to technical failures in the truck, whose driver lost control of the vehicle.
What is the condition of the injured following the accident in Moa?
The injured were treated at the Dr. Guillermo Luis Fernández General Teaching Hospital in Moa. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported, although some individuals have minor wounds and bruises.
What measures are being taken after the traffic accidents in Holguín?
The authorities are investigating the causes of the accidents, focusing on the technical maintenance of the vehicles and the condition of the roads. There is growing concern among the public regarding road safety, which has led to calls for improvements in infrastructure and vehicles.
Why are traffic accidents so common in Cuba?
The frequency of traffic accidents in Cuba is primarily due to the deterioration of road infrastructure, the lack of vehicle maintenance, and the violation of traffic regulations. These conditions significantly increase the risk of accidents and their tragic consequences.
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