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The Ministry of the Interior of Cuba (MININT) reported that in the early hours of this Monday, a 35-year-old woman died after being hit by a foreign citizen.
The individual was driving a car at high speed and struck several people at different locations in the Centro Habana and Habana Vieja municipalities.
According to a notice from the Ministry of the Interior, the events occurred around 2:30 a.m. when the driver, whose identity has not been revealed, struck a total of nine people on the public road.
The author of the act was arrested by law enforcement and is currently under investigation, while authorities work to clarify the circumstances surrounding this incident, which has been described as "unfortunate" by the MININT.
Eight of the injured individuals remain hospitalized in health centers in the capital, receiving medical care, according to preliminary information provided by the Cuban government.
So far, no details have been provided regarding the motivation behind the incident, the nationality of the driver, or any possible state of intoxication. Authorities have stated that more information will be released as the investigations progress.
Official media outlets such as Juventud Rebelde and Cubadebate have echoed the statement from MININT. More information on this sensitive issue is expected to be provided by the central state agency.
Frequently asked questions about the multiple collision in Havana
What happened in the multiple vehicle collision in Havana?
A foreign citizen ran over nine people in Havana, resulting in the death of a 35-year-old woman. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the municipalities of Centro Habana and Habana Vieja, and the driver has been detained by authorities while the circumstances of the event are being investigated.
What is the current condition of the people injured in the accident?
Of the nine individuals who were hit, eight remain hospitalized in healthcare facilities in Havana, where they are receiving medical care. Authorities have not yet disclosed details about the severity of their injuries.
Is the identity of the driver responsible for the accident known?
Until now, the identity of the foreign driver has not been revealed by the authorities. The Ministry of the Interior is conducting an investigation to clarify the facts.
What measures are the Cuban authorities taking in response to the increase in traffic accidents?
Cuban authorities have identified human factors as the main cause of accidents, with 91% attributed to this factor. Although there have been reductions in the number of accidents, fatalities have increased, indicating a persistent problem in the country's road safety.
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