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A tragic accident occurred at kilometer 110 of the National Highway in the Matanzas area, resulting in fatalities and several injuries.
The incident occurred when a private car collided with the rear of a state refrigerated truck near the Hatos de Jicarita, at the entrance to Bolondrón. Three occupants from Quemado de Güines, Villa Clara, were traveling in the vehicle.
According to reports on social media, one of the men, identified as Yosniel, was severely injured and, after being taken to the hospital, had a leg amputated. However, shortly after the operation, he suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away. The other two occupants remain hospitalized.
The shared images illustrate the extent of the impact: the front of the car was completely destroyed after being crushed underneath the truck. Witnesses reported that the police were holding up traffic while the emergency was being addressed.
This new accident highlights once again the fragility of road safety in Cuba, where each week tragic incidents are reported that bring mourning to families and shock entire communities.
One of them occurred last Friday in the municipality of Rafael Freyre, Holguín, when a car violently crashed into a wall in front of a special school on 17th Street.
The impact was devastating: one of the occupants died at the scene, and a young woman who was transported to the hospital in critical condition passed away hours later, despite medical efforts.
Neighbors shared images of the destroyed vehicle and messages of sorrow on social media. "A sad and painful event, we are grieving this accident, and may God bless that couple wherever they are," wrote a resident, reflecting the sentiment of the community.
On that same day, at kilometer 120 of the Havana-Pinar highway, the young doctor Miguel Varela González, 25 years old, lost his life when the driver of a truck from the state company Transcupet lost control of the vehicle.
The crash left one dead and two injured. The news shook Pinar del Río, where friends, family, and colleagues remembered Varela as a young man full of projects and dreams cut short too soon.
The Hermanos Saíz Association and cultural leaders expressed their sorrow at his passing. “Life took your presence away from us too soon and in a way that was too cruel,” a colleague wrote on social media.
The pain also reached Santo Domingo, Villa Clara, where the community bid farewell with tears to the teenager Cristian Gálvez, who died in a traffic accident.
Dozens of cyclists accompanied the funeral procession to the cemetery in a farewell gesture that moved neighbors and family members.
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These events once again place at the center of the debate the serious crisis of road safety in Cuba, where the poor condition of the roads, the technical inadequacy of vehicles, and reckless driving continue to claim hundreds of lives each year.
Frequently Asked Questions about Road Traffic Accidents in Cuba
What happened in the accident on the National Highway in Matanzas?
The accident on the National Highway of Matanzas occurred when a private car rear-ended a state-owned refrigerated truck. The tragic event resulted in one death and two injuries. The driver of the car died after experiencing a heart attack following the amputation of a leg due to his injuries.
What are the main causes of accidents in Cuba?
Accidents in Cuba are primarily due to several factors, including the poor condition of the roads, the technical inadequacies of the vehicles, the recklessness of drivers, and the lack of preventive measures. The human factor is considered the main culprit behind traffic accidents.
How does traffic accidents affect communities in Cuba?
Traffic accidents in Cuba deeply impact communities, causing pain and distress among the families and friends of the victims. These accidents bring grief to entire families and generate great concern in localities. Moreover, the frequency of these incidents makes road safety a constant source of worry.
What measures have been proposed to improve road safety in Cuba?
To improve road safety in Cuba, it has been proposed to enhance the condition of the roads, ensure proper maintenance of vehicles, and increase awareness of responsible driving. There is an emphasis on the need to strengthen the presence of patrols and promote traffic education. These measures aim to reduce the high rate of accidents and their tragic consequences.
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