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Urgent blood donations of type O- and O+ are needed for the teenager Rafael Osvaldo Martínez Ramos, just 14 years old, who remains in critical condition following the accident that occurred this Sunday in the municipality of Majagua, Ciego de Ávila.
The immediate collaboration of donors compatible with types O- and O+ is requested to respond to this call for solidarity.
Those interested should contact Orielys, who coordinates the donations, at the number +53 5 6954512.
Rafael was transferred to the Morón hospital, where he is fighting for his life after suffering from severe head trauma and multiple fractures in various parts of his body.
According to the information shared on Facebook by Guillermo Rodríguez Sánchez, the minor is currently the most seriously injured of all those affected by the tragic traffic accident that has shaken the province.
Medical authorities have reported that Rafael is experiencing constant bleeding, which has created an urgent need for transfusions.
"They have already donated with that blood, but his hemorrhages are so severe that he needs more to stay alive. The surgeons have been fighting for 20 hours to bring him out of the darkness.", detailed Rodríguez Sánchez.
Rafael's family is experiencing moments of anguish.
His father, who resides in the United States, cannot travel to Cuba to accompany him because he has not yet regularized his immigration status.
From a distance, the teenager's father has made a desperate plea to the Cuban population to help save his son's life.
On social media, the message has started to circulate widely, although those promoting it insist on not using the "sad" reaction, as it decreases the reach of the post.
The most important thing, they emphasize, is to share the message so that it reaches as many people as possible.
Duel in the town of Vicente
Residents of the town of Vicente, just eight kilometers from the city of Ciego de Ávila, gathered this Monday to bid farewell to the four deceased in the tragic accident that occurred this Sunday in the municipality of Majagua.
“Such humble people, so simple, so generous with the little they have, saying goodbye 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 for three of them.
"Maikol Dayán (13 years old), buried early, and now the sad procession of Dairon (16 years old), Lian (14 years old), and Yordanis (23 years old). Mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers, neighborhood friends, and neighbors bid them farewell," Rodríguez Sánchez specified.
Three of the four deceased were minors
The four deceased so far are Maikol Dayán Torres González (13 years old); Dairon Sarmiento Domínguez (16); Lian Pozo Duane (14); and Yordanis Fernández Garrido (23), who died at the Morón hospital.
The incident occurred near Río Grande, in the Majagua municipality, for reasons that are still unknown.
According to the report, 33 patients were treated in the emergency service of the Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola Provincial General Teaching Hospital, of which seven were minors.
Of them, nine patients with cranial and thoracic 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 carrying several people and lost control, causing the tragedy.
Frequently asked questions about the accident in Ciego de Ávila and the urgent request for blood donations
Why are blood donations needed for Rafael Osvaldo Martínez Ramos?
Rafael Osvaldo Martínez Ramos, 14 years old, is in critical condition due to a traffic accident in Ciego de Ávila. He is experiencing constant bleeding that requires O- and O+ blood transfusions to keep him alive.
How can people help Rafael and other victims of the accident?
People can help by donating O- and O+ blood at the Provincial Blood Bank of Ciego de Ávila. To coordinate donations, it is important to contact Orielys at the number +53 5 6954512. Additionally, sharing the message on social media can increase the reach of the help request.
What was the cause of the mass accident in Majagua, Ciego de Ávila?
The accident occurred when a state vehicle from the Hydraulic Resources Company overturned on the Río Grande stretch. The specific causes of the accident are still unknown, but the incident resulted in 33 injuries and at least four fatalities.
What has been the community's response to the accident in Ciego de Ávila?
The Ciego de Ávila community has responded with remarkable solidarity, organizing blood donations for the victims of the accident. Neighbors and social media users have spread urgent messages to encourage more people to donate blood, once again showcasing the ability to mobilize in solidarity during emergencies.
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