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The collision of a passenger train with a car in the municipality of Baraguá, Ciego de Ávila, on the morning of this Thursday, left no casualties, according to preliminary reports of the accident.
Social media posts revealed the incident, which involved the train operating the Baraguá-Ciego de Ávila route - machine 50933 - and a private vehicle of the Hyundai brand.
According to the information, the car was trying to cross the railway when it was struck by the locomotive, in an unspecified area. The vehicle ended up blocking the track.
No one was injured as a result of the collision, stated user Luis Pacheco Granado, in a post on Facebook.
In other posts, a young man who identified himself as the son of the driver of the car stated that his father was not injured and is doing well.
Users of the social network pointed out the driver's responsibility in the accident, which could have been avoided if they had stopped at the railroad crossing as established by traffic laws.
The Baraguá train makes two daily departures, one in the morning and another in the afternoon, from that locality to the municipal seat of Ciego de Ávila, as well as two return trips.
A similar accident was reported last Thursday, when the train traveling to Expocuba, in Havana, struck a car at a level crossing in the locality of Calabazar. There were no casualties in this incident either.
In May, a passenger train running the Holguín-Havana route derailed in Camagüey, injuring 18 people, although none seriously.
Frequently Asked Questions about Train Accidents in Cuba
What happened in the train accident in Baraguá, Ciego de Ávila?
The train accident in Baraguá, Ciego de Ávila, occurred when a passenger train collided with a private car that was attempting to cross the railway tracks. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries in the incident.
What are the common causes of railway accidents in Cuba?
Railway accidents in Cuba are often caused by the lack of proper signaling at railway crossings, human error, and the deterioration of railway infrastructure. Additionally, the lack of maintenance and external factors such as vandalism also contribute to these incidents.
How do these accidents impact the Cuban railway system?
Railway accidents in Cuba highlight the weaknesses of the railway system, impacting both the safety and efficiency of passenger and cargo transport. These incidents exacerbate the transport crisis in the country and cause significant economic damage.
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