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The driver of the car that lost control this Saturday on the National Highway sustained serious head injuries.
According to a report from the local station Radio Unión Matanzas, the five passengers "do not show any damages that could endanger their lives at this time."
"It was a family trip of people from Havana heading to the Zapata Swamp," the report specifies.
The names of the injured and their relationship have not been disclosed.
The crashed vehicle lost control on a section at the border between Unión de Reyes and Nueva Paz, in Matanzas, presumably due to a technical failure.
According to the report from the local official press, three of the injured are receiving treatment at the Octavio de la Concepción polyclinic in the municipality of Alacranes, while medical care is being organized for the rest of those affected.
On Friday, a tragic traffic accident also occurred on the National Highway of Cuba, at kilometer 277, in the province of Villa Clara, resulting in a preliminary toll of four fatalities and three individuals critically injured.
One of the injured later died, bringing the total number of victims to 5.
The accident involved two cars: a Peugeot 405 with license plate P 122 449 and a Geely MK with license plate P 202 650.
The images shared on Facebook depicted a devastating scene, with at least one of the vehicles, the Peugeot, completely destroyed.
According to the information, the three critically injured individuals were urgently transferred to the Arnaldo Milián Castro Provincial Hospital, where they are receiving specialized medical care. Their prognosis remains guarded.
These accidents rekindle concerns about the high accident rate on Cuban roads, where factors such as the deterioration of the vehicle fleet, lack of signage, and driver fatigue continue to claim lives
Frequently Asked Questions about Traffic Accidents in Cuba
What caused the accident in Matanzas that injured six people?
The accident in Matanzas was caused by a loss of control of the vehicle, possibly due to a technical failure, while traveling on a section between Unión de Reyes and Nueva Paz.
What is the health status of the victims injured in the Matanzas accident?
The driver of the car has serious head injuries, while the five passengers have injuries that, at the time of the report, do not pose a threat to their lives.
Why is the accident rate high on Cuban roads?
The high accident rate on Cuban roads is due to the deterioration of the vehicle fleet, the lack of signage, the poor condition of the roads, and driver fatigue.
What measures are being taken to reduce traffic accidents in Cuba?
Although the situation is critical, there is a need to implement more effective prevention policies, technical inspections of vehicles, and traffic education to reduce traffic accidents in Cuba.
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