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A Cuban who was driving a "riquimbili" died in the Havana municipality of Boyeros in the early hours of Sunday after colliding with a Yutong bus from behind.
According to reports on social media, the driver -known to his friends as "El Kisley"- is said to have fallen asleep while driving the light vehicle, leading to the tragic incident.
The accident occurred on 100th Street, after the Calabazar bridge, in front of the military buildings, an area noted by some locals as especially dangerous.
“This news is not easy to bear this morning. A good person, a joker, always with the charisma that defined you; a fighter, a hard worker, a noble person. Rest in peace, my brother.”, lamented content creator Alexander Ríos Cruz, childhood friend of the victim, on social media.
"I will remember you when we played wheelbarrows in the school grove, when they were building the office that was part of our playground. I will remember you helping me look for a screw in a can to solve... Farewell, brother," he added with deep emotion.
The victim was originally from the town of Arroyo Blanco, in Jatibonico, Sancti Spíritus.
His burial was scheduled for two o'clock in the afternoon this Monday, as Ríos Cruz specified in the comments of his post.
Witnesses provide details of the accident
In the comments, several eyewitnesses noted the impact the scene had on them.
"I passed by and saw the accident around 10 in the morning. It was on Highway 100, near the La Fortuna neighborhood. The police were there with the bus, and the rickshaw was behind the bus. What a tragedy!" one person recounted.
"I passed around two, and it was with a Yutong from MININT. The impact was really hard; he hit the bus from behind," another added.
"Wow! I passed by and the accident had already happened... it hit a bus from behind. I didn't think it was that serious...", lamented a third party.
Consternation among loved ones and farewell messages
The news sparked a wave of sadness and solidarity among those who knew "El Kisley," or simply felt empathy for his story. Below is a sample of the deep sorrow expressed on social media:
"Oh my, how sad I've been since I heard that news. That boy, a great friend and comrade in the struggle. My condolences to his family and close friends." "Oh wow, what sadness... Strength to his family, friends, and neighbors... this news is not easy... it hurts." "What a painful piece of news. My deepest condolences to family and friends." "May God have him in glory. A young boy," commented some internet users.
"What a pain!! It’s not easy"; "What sadness...!! Poor friend of everyone who knew him… Even more… poor mother of his!"; "Great friend and beloved by all in his little town of Arroyo Blanco"; "Sad news about that great brotherly friend"; "Very sad news, brother, others noted."
“Without a doubt, it is shocking news. A friend, son, good man, and such a fighter in life... Many did not know him, but what a wonderful person. (...) Only his mother knows the extent of the pain,” stated another internet user, shocked by the news.
Frequently asked questions about the traffic accident in Havana involving a riquimbili and a guagua
What happened in the accident between a riquimbili and a guagua in Boyeros, Havana?
A driver of a riquimbili died after rear-ending a Yutong bus in the Boyeros municipality of Havana. The accident occurred on 100th Street, near the Calabazar bridge, and it is presumed that the driver of the riquimbili fell asleep at the wheel.
Who was the victim of the riquimbili accident in Boyeros?
The victim was a Cuban known as “El Kisley.” He was originally from the town of Arroyo Blanco, in Jatibonico, Sancti Spíritus, and was remembered by his friends as a kind and hardworking person.
How has the community reacted to the riquimbili accident in Havana?
The news generated a wave of sadness and solidarity among those who knew "El Kisley". Numerous condolence messages and heartfelt memories were shared on social media, highlighting his charisma and humanity.
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