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A train carrying alcohol barrels derailed and caused a fire at kilometer 80 of the Central Railway in the municipality of Matanzas.
The incident occurred on the outskirts of the Benavides community, near the town of Paso del Medio, when one of the tank cars overturned and three others derailed, resulting in a fire.
The rest of the convoy, which was traveling from the central region of the country to Santa Cruz del Norte, was isolated to prevent the spread of the flames.
According to local authorities, there are no reports of loss of human life or injuries.
The journalist Pedro Rizo Martínez confirmed on that the fire in the tankers has been controlled and that efforts are currently underway to cool down the affected cars in order to proceed with the restoration of the damaged section of the railway line.
René Peña García, deputy director of the Western Railway Company, stated that intensive efforts are ongoing to clear the tracks obstructed by the accident.
Fire brigades 1 and 2 of the city of Matanzas managed to extinguish the fire, preventing the flames from spreading to other parts of the convoy or to nearby populated areas.
Representatives of the Cuban Railways Union and the Provincial Transport Directorate are present at the location.
At the end of this report, journalist Yenli Lemus Domínguez revealed through that firefighters are still working to achieve complete extinguishment, and the railway personnel are focused on clearing the track obstructed by the derailment.
Norma Llerena Pérez, a member of the Provincial Committee Bureau of the Party in Matanzas, reported that officials from the Matanzas Railway Directorate, along with other emergency teams, arrived at the scene of the incident to ensure safety in the area.
Frequently asked questions about the derailment of the alcohol-laden train in Matanzas
What caused the train derailment in Matanzas?
The derailment of the train in Matanzas was caused by the overturning of a tank car and the derailment of three others, which led to a fire at kilometer 80 of the Central Railway line. The incident was swiftly addressed by emergency services to control the flames.
Were there any casualties in the train derailment incident in Matanzas?
According to local authorities, there were no reports of loss of human life or injuries in the derailment of the alcohol-laden train in Matanzas.
How was the fire caused by the train derailment in Matanzas managed?
The fire was quickly controlled by the fire crews from Matanzas, who worked to extinguish the flames and prevent their spread to other parts of the convoy or nearby populated areas.
What is the situation of railway transportation in Cuba?
In Cuba, railway accidents are a recurring problem due to the deterioration of the infrastructure and lack of safety at railway crossings. These incidents have sparked criticism and calls for improvements in safety and maintenance of the tracks.
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