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The three individuals hospitalized after the train accident this Wednesday in the province of Matanzas are out of danger, reported the state newspaper Periódico Girón.
The incident involved national train number 14, which was covering the Guantánamo-Havana route and suffered a partial derailment near the Bellamar Caves road.
The First Secretary of the Provincial Committee of the PCC, Mario Sabines Lorenzo, and the Cuban Minister of Transportation, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, visited the injured at the Faustino Pérez Clinical-Surgical Hospital, where three of the five injured are hospitalized.
Three individuals remain under medical observation at the hospital, while the other two were treated at the accident site without needing to be transported, the media outlet reported.
The patients are Lusmery Yedra Flores, a train attendant with 40 years of experience, who was injured in a knee while trying to close a door to protect the passengers; Noelis Walwyn, also a train attendant, who experienced a hypertensive crisis after a minor impact; and Amnelis Rodríguez González, a passenger who sustained bruises to her head and elbow after falling during the incident.
Dairys Espinosa Samora, a passenger from Havana, began to feel unwell after getting off the train. Although she was taken to the hospital, she has no visible injuries, the report states.
A fifth passenger received medical attention at the scene.
The Deputy Director of Medical Assistance, Gretel Robaina Rodríguez, confirmed that everyone is progressing positively.
The accident occurred around 2:30 p.m., affecting about 200 meters of the railway. Seven cars derailed, although there were no rollovers.
The engineer, upon detecting an anomaly on the tracks, activated the emergency brake according to protocol.
A total of 820 passengers were transferred by bus to the Train Terminal, where snacks and logistical assistance were provided, the regime reported.
The authorities have not yet provided conclusive details regarding the cause of the accident, although possible failures in the dilapidated railway infrastructure are being considered.
A few days ago, a train accident in Baraguá, Ciego de Ávila, occurred when a passenger train collided with a private car attempting to cross the railway track. In this incident, there were no casualties or injuries.
Railway accidents in Cuba are often due to a lack of proper signaling at railroad crossings, human errors, and the deterioration of railway infrastructure.
In addition, the lack of maintenance and external factors such as vandalism also contribute to these incidents.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Train Accident in Matanzas
What is the status of the injured following the train accident in Matanzas?
All the injured from the train accident in Matanzas are out of danger. Three individuals remain under medical observation at the Faustino Pérez Clinical-Surgical Hospital, while the other two were treated at the accident site without the need for transfer. The Deputy Director of Medical Assistance, Gretel Robaina Rodríguez, confirmed that the injured are progressing positively.
What caused the train derailment in Matanzas?
Although conclusive details about the cause of the accident have not yet been provided, it is suspected that the deterioration of the railway infrastructure may have contributed to the derailment. The train operator, upon detecting an anomaly on the tracks, activated the emergency brake as per protocol, which helped prevent more severe consequences.
How did the accident affect the passengers of the Guantánamo-Havana train?
A total of 820 passengers were transported by bus to the Train Terminal. The Cuban authorities coordinated the transfer and provided snacks and logistical assistance to those affected. There were no rollovers, although seven train cars derailed, affecting about 200 meters of the railway track.
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