A fatal crash caused a car fire and at least one death at the Varadero toll booth.
Images and videos shared on social media indicate at least one fatality following a collision between two cars.
A video shows a person seemingly dead next to one of the mangled cars a few meters from the toll booth, while the other, inside the booth, is engulfed in flames as firefighters, police, and paramedics approach the scene.
The causes of the accident and the condition of those involved have not been revealed at this time.
A post from Telebandera, the local television station in Cárdenas, reported that “a modern car collided with the toll booth barrier in Varadero in an accident whose causes are still under investigation,” without providing any further details at the moment.
On the afternoon of this Saturday, a serious accident on the Vía Blanca in Havana reportedly left several injured.
In the images shared on social media, the collision between two cars can be seen, which incredibly shattered the windshield of one of them.
Four injured after multiple-vehicle collision in the parking lot of Santa Clara airport
A car lost control and collided with another vehicle and a motorcycle parked in the parking lot of the Santa Clara airport, leaving four people injured.
The images highlight the intensity of the collision that left the vehicles involved virtually destroyed.
So far, the causes of the incident and the condition of the injured have not been disclosed.
Updated data on accidents in Cuba
According to the latest report from the National Road Safety Commission, as of 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 on the decline).
Deceased: 290 (unfortunately, an increase).
Main causes: driver distraction, right-of-way violations, speeding, technical failures, and alcohol consumption.
Pedestrians: 23% of those who died were struck by vehicles. It is the most deadly type of accident, with one fatality for every five incidents.
Participation of vulnerable vehicles: Increase in accidents involving motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, and bicycle taxis, especially the latter, with a rise in fatalities and injuries.
Serious accidents (January-May): 11 serious incidents were reported, resulting in 30 fatalities and 130 injured.
Frequently Asked Questions about Traffic Accidents in Cuba
What happened in the Varadero toll booth accident?
A fatal crash at the Varadero toll booth caused a car fire, resulting in at least one death. In the images and videos that were shared, a vehicle can be seen engulfed in flames, with a person apparently deceased near the site of the impact. The causes of the accident are still under investigation.
What are the most common causes of traffic accidents in Cuba?
According to the report from the National Road Safety Commission, the main causes of accidents in Cuba include driver distraction, violations of right of way, speeding, technical failures, and alcohol consumption. The poor condition of the roads also exacerbates the situation.
How has the condition of the roads affected road safety in Cuba?
Seventy-five percent of the roads in Cuba are in poor condition, which presents a significant challenge for road safety. This poor state of the roads increases the risk of accidents. Despite control measures, the government has not adequately addressed structural causes such as road deterioration.
What impact do traffic accidents have on mortality in Cuba?
Despite a decrease in the total number of accidents, the number of fatalities has increased. In the first quarter of 2025, more deaths were recorded compared to the same period in 2024. Vehicle collisions are the most common type of accident, followed by rollovers and pedestrian accidents.
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