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A traffic accident resulted in one fatality and 10 injured individuals, two of whom are reported to be in critical condition, while the others are receiving medical assistance without life-threatening concerns, local authorities reported.
The accident occurred this Saturday on the La Moza-Manicaragua road in Villa Clara, following the collision between a Polski vehicle and an ambulance from the Military Industrial Company “Ernesto Che Guevara” in La Campana, according to the official account of J Rodríguez R. Arimao, associated with the MININT.
The injured were taken to nearby medical facilities for assessment and treatment.
In light of the seriousness of the situation, officials from the Party in Manicaragua and from the MININT appeared at the 50th Anniversary Polyclinic.
The authorities have begun investigations to determine the causes of the accident. No identities of the victim or the injured have been provided by the time of this report.
Social media posts from the profile identified as Héctor Tol Etón specify that the ambulances took an hour to arrive and assist the injured.
Also this Friday, a mass accident occurred in the town of Santa Teresa, in Holguín, leaving ten people injured, according to official information that surfaced on social media.
The page of the "Lucía Iñiguez Landín" Clinical Surgical Hospital in Holguín specified that seven injured individuals were treated at that facility, two at the "Octavio de la Concepción de la Pedraja" Pediatric Hospital, and one at the "Fermín Valdés Domínguez" Military Hospital.
Among the injured, citizen Ernel Sánchez González arrived with a thoracic injury diagnosed as a flail chest, necessitating emergency surgery at "Lucía Iñiguez."
Frequently Asked Questions about Recent Traffic Accidents in Cuba
What are the causes of the accident on the La Moza-Manicaragua road?
The causes of the accident on the La Moza-Manicaragua road are still under investigation. It is known that the incident involved a Polski vehicle and an ambulance from the "Ernesto Che Guevara" Military Industrial Company. Local authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.
What was the emergency response following the accident in Manicaragua?
The emergency response following the accident in Manicaragua was criticized for its slowness. Ambulances took an hour to arrive at the scene to assist the injured, according to reports on social media. This has raised concerns about the efficiency of emergency services in critical situations.
What actions are the Cuban authorities taking to improve road safety?
Cuban authorities have acknowledged the need to improve road safety. The Minister of Transport, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, has called for strengthening road education and increasing alcohol testing controls. However, issues such as the poor condition of the roads and lack of vehicle maintenance persist, continuing to be significant risk factors.
How does road traffic accidents affect the Cuban population?
Traffic accidents in Cuba severely affect the population. Every week, accidents are reported that bring grief to families and shock communities. So far this year, numerous mass accidents have been recorded, some resulting in fatalities, highlighting the road safety crisis that the country is facing.
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