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A car lost control and collided with another vehicle and a motorcycle parked in the parking lot of Santa Clara airport, leaving four people injured last Friday.
“An accident at the Santa Clara airport. State Security did not allow cell phones to be taken out. There are four injured. It is said that the green machine lost direction and collided with the gray car and the engine that were in the parking lot. The engine belongs to an airport worker,” reported on Facebook activist Samuel Rodríguez.
The images reveal the intensity of the collision that left the involved vehicles almost completely destroyed.
So far, the reasons for the incident and the condition of the injured have not been disclosed.
A dramatic accident on Saturday afternoon in the Vía Blanca in Havana may have left several injured.
The images shared on social media show the collision between two cars, which incredibly shattered the windshield of one of them.
The accident occurred near the Elevated Bridge, detailed the user Yuriel Fernández on Facebook.
"As of now, the cause of the collision is unknown, but there are injuries; hopefully, they will recover soon," he stated.
According to witnesses who spoke to the Facebook page La Tijera, “a young woman was lying on the road without vital signs while SIUM paramedics attempted to revive her; other injured individuals were transported by ambulance to the Miguel Enríquez Hospital in the 10 de Octubre municipality.”
Updated data on accidents in Cuba
According to the most recent report from the National Road Safety Commission, up until the end of May 2025, the following figures have been recorded:
Reported accidents: 3,035 (a decrease compared to the previous year).
Injured individuals: 2,670 (also declining).
Deceased: 290 (unfortunately, an increase).
Main causes: driver distraction, right-of-way violations, speeding, technical failures, and alcohol consumption.
Pedestrians: 23% of the fatalities were hit by vehicles. This is the most lethal type of accident, with one death for every five incidents.
Participation of vulnerable vehicles: Increase in accidents involving motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, and bike taxis, particularly the latter, with a rise in fatalities and injuries.
Serious accidents (January-May): 11 serious incidents were reported, resulting in 30 fatalities and 130 injuries.
Frequently asked questions about the increase in traffic accidents in Cuba
How many injured people were there from the crash at Santa Clara Airport?
The accident at Santa Clara airport resulted in four injuries. The incident occurred when a car lost control and crashed into another vehicle and a motorcycle that were parked.
What are the main causes of traffic accidents in Cuba?
The main causes of accidents in Cuba include driver distraction, violations of right-of-way, speeding, technical failures, and alcohol consumption. These factors are common in the accidents recorded in the country.
What is the condition of the roads in Cuba and how does it affect road safety?
The condition of the roads in Cuba is poor, with 75% of them in disrepair. This poor state of the roads significantly contributes to the high accident rate in the country, as it hampers safe driving and increases the risk of accidents.
What measures has the Cuban government taken to reduce traffic accidents?
The Cuban government has implemented measures such as imposing fines and revoking driver's licenses. However, the structural causes, such as the deterioration of the roads, have not been effectively addressed, limiting the impact of these actions on reducing accidents.
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