A moving and tragic scene unfolded early Friday morning at the entrance of the community of La Pedrona, in the municipality of Mayarí, Holguín, when a motorcycle and a horse-drawn carriage collided violently on a road, resulting in one person injured and the death of the animal.
According to a report shared on Facebook by the user Proco Verdecia, the young motorcyclist, identified only as Ernesto, a resident of the El Cocal neighborhood, sustained significant injuries.
After receiving initial care at the local hospital, authorities decided to immediately transfer him to the Vladimir Ilich Lenin University General Hospital in the city of Holguín, due to the seriousness of his injuries.
The people traveling in the cart were unharmed or sustained minor injuries and did not require urgent hospitalization. The worst fate befell the horse pulling it, which died on the spot.
The incident has reignited the debate over road safety in rural Cuban communities, where traditional forms of transportation coexist with modern vehicles, and there is a lack of adequate infrastructure or sufficient signage to prevent such collisions.
"I don't like blaming anyone, read carefully, but the big problem with all these accidents is why they don't put even a little light on this type of transportation that we have, and that's where the problems arise," stated a user in the comments section of the post.
Family, friends, and neighbors of Ernesto hope for his swift recovery, while others mourn the loss of the animal and demand stricter measures to ensure safe coexistence on the roads.
The investigation into the accident is still ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the motorcycle and horse-drawn cart collision in Holguín
What happened in the accident in La Pedrona, Holguín?
A motorcyclist was injured and a horse died following a collision between a motorcycle and a horse-drawn cart in the community of La Pedrona, Mayarí, Holguín. The people in the cart were unharmed or sustained minor injuries.
What is the health status of the motorcyclist involved in the accident?
The motorist, identified as Ernesto, sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Vladimir Ilich Lenin University General Hospital in Holguín for specialized medical care.
What measures are being considered to improve road safety in rural areas of Holguín?
The accident has reignited the debate on road safety in the rural communities of Holguín. Stricter measures are being demanded to ensure safe coexistence on the roads, such as the implementation of appropriate lighting signals for horse-drawn carts and control of their nighttime circulation.
Why are accidents between motorcycles and horse-drawn carts frequent in Cuba?
Accidents between motorcycles and horse-drawn carts are common due to the coexistence of modern vehicles with traditional means of transport without adequate infrastructure. The lack of signage and poor lighting of the carts are key factors contributing to these incidents.
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