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Five young individuals, aged between 18 and 34, were injured in a serious traffic accident that occurred this Sunday in the municipality of Mayarí, in the province of Holguín.
Two of the five young people are in critical condition, two others are serious, and the fifth is under "observation," according to reports on social media from official sources.
The accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near Guanina, specifically on the descent of Yaya Uno, when a black private vehicle traveling from Mayarí to Guanina went off the road for reasons that are still under investigation, as reported on Facebook by Emilio Rodríguez Pupo.
Status of the injured
The management of the Mártires de Mayarí hospital reported on the condition of the injured individuals:
-Anyelo Antonio López Beltrán, 20 years old, is in critical condition.
Abdiel Alejandro Campos Céspedes, 18 years old, is also in critical condition.
-Ariel Sánchez Batista, 20 years old, was reported in serious condition with a cranial injury and was transferred to the city of Holguín.
-Yulio Quiala Sánchez, 34 years old, is in critical condition.
-Odel Emilio Magaña Chacón (known as “Chopo”), 18 years old, remains under medical observation.
The public health director in the municipality, Anika Lao Texido, reported that three ambulances have been activated for emergency transfers to hospitals in Holguín.
Additionally, a new specialized vehicle was deployed to enhance logistical support.
The National Revolutionary Police (PNR) is conducting the necessary investigations to clarify the causes of the accident.
The highest authorities of the Party and the Government in Mayarí visited the hospital and are monitoring the progress of the injured and the medical response operation.
As of the closure of this note, there is no additional information regarding what occurred.
More fatalities from traffic accidents in Cuba in the first four months of 2025
In recent days, unofficial sources reported that, by the end of April, Cuba had recorded 2,377 traffic accidents, which represents a decrease of 150 incidents compared to the same period in 2024.
However, the number of fatalities increased, despite the decrease in the number of injured.
According to Colonel Roberto Rodríguez Fernández, head of the Specialized Transit Body of the PNR, 91% of accidents are attributed to human factors, particularly a lack of attention while driving, disregard for right of way, and speeding, which accounts for 21% of fatalities.
Sundays and Tuesdays are the days with the highest fatality rates, and the critical time period is between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.
There is also a reported 25% increase in fatalities from motorcycle and moped accidents, which now account for more than half of the incidents. Authorities have issued over 235,000 fines so far this year.
Transport Minister Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila acknowledged that the results are unsatisfactory and called for a reinforcement of road safety education and an expansion of alcohol testing on public roads.
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