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The three patients who remain hospitalized at the “General Calixto García” Clinical Surgical Teaching Hospital following the massive incident that occurred in Havana are progressing well, and one of them could be discharged within the next 24 hours.
The information was confirmed by Cubadebate, which cited statements from Dr. Iliovanys Betancourt Plaza, the director of the hospital institution.
The specialist noted that the patients are responding positively to the treatments being administered, are under clinical monitoring, and have not experienced any serious complications that jeopardize their lives.
Of the three women still hospitalized, two are in general care rooms, and one remains in intermediate care due to a more complex maxillofacial injury.
According to Betancourt, the patient remains stable, without life-threatening risk, and has not required surgical intervention up to this point.
The healthcare center initially received seven injured individuals, including a minor and her mother, who were transferred to the Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital for specialized care.
The mother, with minor injuries, stayed with the girl at all times. Other patients, after recovering satisfactorily, were discharged the day after the incident.
Unfortunately, a 35-year-old woman passed away just a few hours after being admitted to the Calixto García, making her the only fatality of the multiple hit-and-run incident.
The director emphasized the work of the medical team from the very beginning, with the support of the provincial health authorities and the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP), as well as the ongoing communication with the victims' families.
The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Monday when a foreign driver, a resident of Cuba, ran over several people at different locations in the Centro Habana and La Habana Vieja municipalities.
The individual was detained by law enforcement and remains under investigation to clarify the circumstances of what happened.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mass Runover in Havana
What is the current status of the victims of the accident in Havana?
The three patients currently admitted to the Calixto García Hospital are showing positive progress, and one of them may be discharged within the next 24 hours. The patients have not experienced serious complications, although one of them remains in intermediate care due to a more complex maxillofacial injury.
What is known about the driver responsible for the hit-and-run?
The driver is a foreign national residing in Cuba, who was detained by law enforcement and is currently under investigation to clarify the circumstances of the incident. So far, his identity and nationality have not been disclosed, and it is being investigated whether he may have been under the influence of controlled substances.
How many people were affected by the accident in Havana?
Nine people were struck by the driver at various locations within the Centro Habana and La Habana Vieja municipalities. Of the seven individuals admitted to the Calixto García hospital, one passed away a few hours after admission, making her the only fatality from the incident.
How has the Cuban healthcare system responded to this incident?
The medical team at Calixto García Hospital has been working tirelessly since the very beginning, with the support of the provincial health authorities and the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP). They have maintained constant communication with the victims' families, ensuring specialized and appropriate medical care for the injured.
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