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The victims of the serious traffic accident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the municipality of Chambas, province of Ciego de Ávila, were identified on social media by local journalists.
The accident took place on the road to Punta Alegre, in an area known as Las Vegas, near the El Asiento community.
According to preliminary reports, the accident occurred when a “guaripola” (a motorized tricycle used for passenger transport) collided with a B-8 model truck that was traveling in the opposite direction, in an area with poor visibility due to the smoke from a sugarcane field burning.
The fatal victims were identified in a post by local journalist Leonel Iparraguirre González as Nivaldo Manuel Buchillón Jiménez, 72 years old, who died at the scene of the accident; and Eglys Castillo Rodríguez, 45 years old, who passed away while being transported to the hospital due to severe polytrauma.
Both were residents of the coastal town of Punta Alegre, a place that is deeply shaken by the tragedy today.
Additionally, at least five people were reported injured, including two in critical condition:
Elier Varela Torres, 31 years old – Burns and skull fracture, in serious condition.
Eusebio Rey Boloy, 32 years old – Polytraumatized.
José Pérez Cardozo, 59 years old – Minor injuries.
Carlos Álvarez González, 58 years old – Minor injuries.
Truck driver, name not disclosed – Urgently hospitalized, reported in critical condition.
All the injured were initially treated at the Julio Castillo Polyclinic in Chambas and then transferred to the hospitals in Morón and Ciego de Ávila for specialized care.
Social media was flooded with messages of condolence and solidarity for the affected families. Neighbors, friends, and acquaintances have shared photos and memories in tribute to the deceased, "Eglys" and "Nivaldo," beloved figures in their community.
Although the causes of the accident have yet to be clarified by the authorities, unofficial reports suggest that the truck driver may have been responsible for the crash.
Images shared by content creator Alexander Ríos Cruz illustrate the magnitude of the impact and reinforce the theory that the casualties were traveling in the tricycle.
Frequently Asked Questions about the accident in Ciego de Ávila
What happened in the traffic accident in Ciego de Ávila?
The accident was a collision between a "guaripola" and a B-8 model truck on the road to Punta Alegre, in an area with poor visibility due to smoke from the burning of a sugarcane field. This incident resulted in the death of two people and left at least five injured, two of whom are in critical condition.
Who were the victims of the accident in Ciego de Ávila?
The fatalities have been identified as Nivaldo Manuel Buchillón Jiménez, 72 years old, and Eglys Castillo Rodríguez, 45 years old. Both were residents of Punta Alegre. Additionally, among the injured are Elier Varela Torres, Eusebio Rey Boloy, José Pérez Cardozo, and Carlos Álvarez González, as well as the truck driver, whose name has not been disclosed.
What are the causes of the accident in Ciego de Ávila?
Although the official causes have not yet been clarified, it is speculated that the accident may have been caused by the truck driver, due to the poor visibility on the road caused by the smoke from a burning sugarcane field.
How has the Punta Alegre community reacted to the accident?
The Punta Alegre community is deeply shocked by the tragedy. Social media has been flooded with messages of condolence and solidarity towards the families of the deceased and injured, with neighbors and friends sharing photos and memories in tribute to the victims.
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