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A tragic traffic accident that occurred on the night of this Saturday in the municipality of Guisa, province of Granma, resulted in a preliminary toll of two deceased individuals and several injured, according to reports shared on social media by citizens and local platforms.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred in the area between El Patio and Figueredo, known as Comunidad Ortega.
The driver of a truck reportedly lost control of the vehicle while trying to avoid a cyclist on the highway. At that moment, a car approaching from the opposite direction did not switch to low beams, causing a glare that prevented the truck driver from maintaining control, resulting in the vehicle overturning.
Several images released show the condition of the crashed truck, with the cabin severely deformed and numerous people gathered at the scene, including rescuers, onlookers, and family members of the victims.
Ambulances and emergency service personnel also arrived at the scene to assist.
Platforms such as Portal del Ciudadano Granma, Revolico Guisa, and personal profiles have shared the developing news, agreeing on the report of two fatalities and at least two serious injuries, although the official figures have not yet been confirmed by the authorities.
Local residents reported that one of the injured was unconscious at the time of the rescue. As of the writing of this note, neither the authorities nor the state-run media have reported on the tragedy. The specific causes of the accident are under investigation.
This unfortunate incident is added to a series of recent traffic accidents in Cuba involving trucks that have resulted in tragic outcomes.
On March 3, 2025, a tanker truck transporting alcohol overturned and caught fire on the South highway, which connects the municipalities of Colón and Calimete in Matanzas. The co-pilot lost his life and the driver was injured.
In another incident that occurred on January 2, 2025, a passenger bus overturned on the bridge known as El Francés, on the road connecting Camagüey to Santa Cruz del Sur. In the accident, one person died and 63 were injured, including 13 minors.
Days prior, on December 23, 2024, a truck fell from about ten meters high while crossing a bridge in the municipality of Florencia, in the province of Ciego de Ávila. The incident resulted in the death of a young Cuban woman and left 11 injured, including three minors.
These incidents reflect a troubling reality on the country's roads, characterized by the deterioration of the roadways, the inadequacy of transportation methods, the aging vehicle fleet, and reckless driving. These factors combine to make traffic an increasingly risky activity on the island.
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