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Excessive speed was the main cause of the massive accident that occurred last Sunday in the municipality of Majagua, in the province of Ciego de Ávila, according to experts investigating the incident.
Lieutenant Colonel Niurka Valdés Figueroa, head of Criminal Investigation at the Ministry of the Interior in that province, explained to the official newspaper Granma that the driver of the Renault truck, with license plate B 236 623, lost control of the vehicle while taking a curve at a speed exceeding the limit, in the Río Grande area.
The medical tests conducted on the driver confirmed that he had not consumed alcoholic beverages, emphasized the cited source.
However, testimonies gathered by Granma from survivors indicate that the driver ignored warnings from several passengers, who asked him to slow down just before the rollover.
The official newspaper emphasized that eight people are still hospitalized, of whom four are in critical condition, two are serious, and two are under medical observation.
Preliminary reports indicated that three people died immediately after the incident.
The deceased have been identified as Maikol Dayán Torres González, 13 years old; Dairon Sarmientos Domínguez, 16 years old; and Lian Pazo Duanes, 14 years old.
However, just a few hours after the tragic accident, the number of fatalities rose to four, according to official sources. Yordanis Fernández Garrido, 23 years old, died in the Morón hospital.
Immediately after the incident, residents of Ciego de Ávila began to organize to donate blood for the victims of the mass accident that occurred in the municipality of Majagua, which resulted in a total of 33 people injured.
Residents of the town of Vicente, just eight kilometers from the city of Ciego de Ávila, gathered this Monday to give a final farewell to the four victims of the tragic accident that occurred this Sunday in the municipality of Majagua.
Frequently Asked Questions about the mass accident in Ciego de Ávila
What was the main cause of the accident in Ciego de Ávila?
Excessive speed was the main cause of the massive accident in the municipality of Majagua, Ciego de Ávila. The truck driver lost control while taking a turn at a speed higher than permitted.
How many people died in the Ciego de Ávila accident?
Four people died in the accident: Maikol Dayán Torres González, Dairon Sarmientos Domínguez, Lian Pazo Duanes, and Yordanis Fernández Garrido. Initially, three deaths were reported, but the number increased to four following Yordanis's passing in the hospital.
How many injured were left by the accident in Majagua, Ciego de Ávila?
The accident left a total of 33 people injured, of which some remain in critical condition and others under medical observation in various hospitals across the province.
How has the community reacted after the accident in Ciego de Ávila?
The community of Ciego de Ávila demonstrated great solidarity by organizing to donate blood to the victims. The Provincial Blood Bank was activated to meet the demand for blood components needed for patients injured in the incident.
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