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Lthe two young individuals who lost their lives this Saturday in a tragic accident that occurred at the toll booth in Varadero, in the province of Matanzas, have been identified by Cuban authorities and by acquaintances of the deceased.
Sources close to the victims confirmed to our newsroom that in the accident, Rubén Lantigua, a resident of the United States and originally from Corralillo, Villa Clara, and Amanda Naranjo Pino, originally from Perico and residing in Cantel, lost their lives.
Although local media indicates that Rubén is 69 years old, the testimony provided to CiberCuba specifies that Lantigua is 33 and Amanda Naranjo is 30. The young woman was the mother of a little girl.
Sources claim that Rubén Lantigua, who was driving the car, does not consume alcoholic beverages, thereby dispelling social media rumors that suggest the driver was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the accident.
The incident occurred around 5:40 PM, when a private vehicle traveling from Varadero to Boca de Camarioca lost control and violently crashed into the masonry separating wall near the toll booth.
Witnesses reported that the car was traveling at high speed when it crashed into the toll booth.
The impact was so strong that it rose into the air, fell and split in two. One of the halves caught fire and caused an explosion visible from several points in the area.
The director of the National Roadway Center, Sandra Loureiro, specified that the part of the car that caught fire rolled into the toll booth area.
The fire partially reached the infrastructure, although no serious damage was reported in the cabins. However, one column will need to be assessed by technicians.
The director of the Varadero Toll Station, Ángel Raúl Reyes Fernández, clarified that if the rubble in the area was removed in the morning, they would resume traffic in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions about the accident at the Varadero toll booth
Who were the victims of the accident at the Varadero toll booth?
The victims of the accident at the Varadero toll booth have been identified as Rubén Lantigua, 33 years old, residing in the United States, and Amanda Naranjo Pino, 30 years old, residing in Cantel. Both died at the scene of the accident.
What was the cause of the accident at the Varadero toll booth?
The exact causes of the accident at the Varadero toll booth have not yet been determined. The vehicle lost control and violently crashed into the masonry separation wall, becoming airborne and splitting in two, which caused an explosion.
Were there any damages to the infrastructure of the Varadero toll?
The accident caused damage to the infrastructure of the Varadero toll booth. The fire partially reached the area of the toll booths, but no serious damage was reported, although one column will need to be assessed by technicians.
How does this accident impact road safety in Cuba?
This accident highlights the importance of improving road safety in high-traffic areas in Cuba. The high frequency of accidents in the country underscores the need for more effective prevention policies, improvements in road maintenance, and greater road education.
What actions did the authorities take after the accident at the Varadero toll?
After the accident at the Varadero toll booth, authorities deployed teams from the Fire Department and the Ministry of the Interior to extinguish the fire and secure the area. Additionally, diversions were set up to allow vehicle passage while cleanup efforts were underway.
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