Two traffic accidents between cars and motorcycles were reported this Tuesday in different areas of Calzada de Vento in Havana, raising concerns among residents and drivers about the increasing danger of this road.
The first accident occurred in the morning on a rural stretch of Vento, where a black car collided with a motorcycle. The images shared in the Facebook group 'Automobile Accidents in Cuba' showed the car positioned across the road, with visible damage to the front axle and the motorcycle partially beneath the bumper.
Several people approached to assist and organize the traffic, which was significantly affected by the incident. No injuries have been confirmed yet, but a tense situation was evident at the scene.
The second accident was reported at the intersection of Vento Street and the Casino Deportivo neighborhood. According to a post in the Facebook group "Accidentes Buses & Camiones", a motorcycle crossed the path of a light vehicle, resulting in a collision.
The image shared showed the car with a crumpled hood and the motorcycle embedded in the front. Neighbors and social media users warned that this stretch leading to Vento is extremely dangerous, as motorcycles often recklessly weave between cars.
Worrying trend of motorcycle accidents in Havana
These incidents add to a troubling series of recent accidents in the capital. On May 6, two motorcycles collided violently on a busy avenue in Havana, leaving at least one person injured.
Days earlier, on May 1, a 20-year-old woman passed away after an accident between a motorcycle and a car on the Calabazar bridge. In March, a police patrol crashed into two motorcycles in a dramatic multiple-vehicle accident.
These incidents highlight the increasing vulnerability of motorcyclists and the urgent need to reinforce road safety in the capital.
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