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A serious traffic accident occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 16, in the town of Santa Rita, in the municipality of Jiguaní, Granma province, when two private vehicles, a modern car and a jeep, collided violently, causing the jeep to overturn in the middle of the road.
The incident led to a swift mobilization of neighbors and local authorities. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.
However, several individuals were injured and were taken to the local polyclinic, said the user Yunier Enrique Arias Chacón in the Facebook group "Automobile Accidents in Cuba."
According to testimonies collected at the scene, the driver of the red car involved in the crash is known in the community as "Neco", although the identities of the other individuals involved and their exact health conditions have not been officially confirmed, reported Portal Del Ciudadano Granma on the Facebook group “Bayameses en el Mundo”.
The images of the incident reveal the extent of the impact. The modern car was embedded against a house, with severe damage to its front, while the jeep ended up completely overturned on one of its sides, with a shattered windshield and structural damage.
"Don't worry, the drivers are fine and the cars had full coverage," commented a user.
The causes that led to the accident are still being investigated by the relevant authorities.
Neighbors report that the collision occurred at high speed, although this information has not been officially confirmed.
At the same time, another traffic accident was reported in the vicinity of Villa Castillo, a village near Jiguaní, although no precise details have been provided so far.
One day earlier, another accident was reported on the Holguín–Las Tunas road, where a Jeep Willys carrying several passengers overturned, leaving at least six people injured, according to information from official sources.
The injured in that case were treated at the Hospital Vladimir Ilich Lenin, in Holguín.
Frequently Asked Questions about the accident in Jiguaní, Granma
What happened in the Jiguaní accident?
The accident in Jiguaní involved a modern car and a jeep that collided violently, causing the jeep to overturn. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, but several people were injured and were taken to the local polyclinic.
What were the causes of the accident in Jiguaní?
The causes of the accident are still under investigation, but neighbors report that the collision occurred at high speed. However, this information has not been officially corroborated by the authorities.
What is the condition of those involved in the accident?
The driver of the red car is known in the community as “Neco”. The identities of the other individuals involved and their exact health status have not been confirmed, but it is known that they were transferred to the local polyclinic for medical attention.
What impact did the accident have on the Santa Rita community?
The accident prompted a swift response from neighbors and local authorities. Images from the incident show that the modern car crashed into a house, causing significant material damage. The community was active on social media, sharing information about the event.
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