Residents of the town of Vicente, just eight kilometers from the city of Ciego de Ávila, gathered this Monday to bid a final farewell to the four individuals who lost their lives in the tragic accident that occurred this Sunday in the municipality of Majagua.
“Such humble people, so simple, so willing to share the little they have, bidding farewell to two children, a girl and a young man amidst a pain that has no name”, wrote on social media Guillermo Rodríguez Sánchez while sharing images of the funeral of three of them.
"Maikol Dayán (13 years old) was buried early, and now the sorrowful procession for Dairon (16 years old), Lian (14 years old), and Yordanis (23 years old). Mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers, neighborhood friends, and neighbors bid them a final farewell," specified Rodríguez Sánchez.
Meanwhile, it was reported in recent hours that eight patients remain hospitalized: four in critical condition, two serious, and two under observation, according to data released by Dr. Julio Díaz Agramonte, Specialist in Neurosurgery and Director of the Roberto Rodríguez General Teaching Hospital in Morón.
Three of the four deceased were minors
The four deceased so far are Maikol Dayan Torres González (13 years old); Daniel Sarmiento Domínguez (16); Lian Poso Duane (14), and Yordanis Fernández Garrido (23), who died in the hospital in Morón.
The incident occurred in the vicinity of Río Grande, in the Majagua municipality, for reasons that are unknown.
According to the report, 33 patients were treated in the emergency service of the Provincial General Teaching Hospital Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola, of which seven were minors.
Of them, nine patients with head and chest injuries - including three children - were referred to the Roberto Rodríguez Fernández Provincial General Teaching Hospital in Morón.
The accident occurred in the morning of July 6, when a state vehicle from the Hydraulic Resources Company, with license plate B-236623, overturned on the stretch of Río Grande, between Marroquín and Majagua.
The car was transporting several people and lost control, causing the tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mass Accident in Ciego de Ávila
How many people died in the mass accident in Ciego de Ávila?
In the tragic accident that occurred in Ciego de Ávila, four people lost their lives. The deceased are Maikol Dayan Torres González (13 years old), Daniel Sarmiento Domínguez (16 years old), Lian Poso Duane (14 years old), and Yordanis Fernández Garrido (23 years old).
What was the cause of the accident in the municipality of Majagua?
The accident occurred when a state vehicle from the Hydraulic Resources Company lost control and overturned on the stretch of Río Grande, between Marroquín and Majagua. The exact causes of the incident are still unknown, but it was reported that the vehicle was transporting several people at the time of the incident.
What is the condition of the injured after the accident in Ciego de Ávila?
Eight patients remain hospitalized, with four in critical condition, two in serious condition, and two more in care. The condition of the injured ranges from critical to stable, according to the medical report from the Roberto Rodríguez General Teaching Hospital in Morón.
How has the Ciego de Ávila community reacted to the accident?
The community of Ciego de Ávila has shown great solidarity, mobilizing to donate blood to the injured from the accident. The citizens quickly organized themselves to meet the demand for blood components, thus demonstrating their support for the victims and their families.
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