A traffic accident was recorded today on the road between the towns of El Mijial and La Flor, in the municipality of Báguanos, Holguín province, when a vehicle collided with the edge of the roadway, according to a report on social media.
Witnesses claim that the explosion of one of the front tires may have been the cause of the incident.
As a result, several passengers were trapped inside the vehicle, emphasized the report published in the group Facebook ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES for more experience and fewer victims!
"What hurt me was seeing the lady who was sitting in front with another boy; they were pinned between the seat and the car's dashboard," recounted Bernardo Cruz, one of the neighbors who helped assist the injured.
Cruz added that several people applied force to break the backrest of the seat and free those trapped inside. "When I arrived at the scene, they were still inside the car," he explained.
So far, there have been no official figures confirmed regarding the injured, nor any details on the severity of the victims, although witnesses hope that only material damage will be reported.
On Friday, a mass accident in the town of Santa Teresa, also in the province of Holguín, left 10 people injured, according to official information shared on social media.
A traffic accident occurred on Tuesday at the Loma de Rejondones in Báguanos, causing severe material damage, after an off-road vehicle commonly known as "almendrón" collided with a black Chevrolet Colorado Z71.
The day before, a tractor-trailer with a container overturned after colliding with a bus on the P-7 route, at the entrance of San Francisco de Paula, in the municipality of San Miguel del Padrón in the capital, fortunately without any reported casualties or serious injuries, according to witnesses at the scene of the accident.
In Santiago de Cuba, an accident at the intersection of San Félix and San Francisco left several injured, including a baby of only a few months, according to eyewitness accounts gathered at the scene.
Similarly, most of the individuals injured in the accident that occurred on Monday in Matanzas, when an electric tricycle fell from the Viaduct bridge into the San Juan River, have already been discharged from the hospital, the provincial government highlighted on social media.
Despite the implementation of control measures, road accidents remain a critical problem in Cuba. The National Road Safety Commission reported that, as of May 2025, there had been 3,035 accidents, resulting in 2,670 injuries and 290 fatalities.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages and the violation of traffic laws are also common causes of traffic accidents. Additionally, there is a need to enforce both the mandatory breaks for professional drivers and the structural maintenance of bridges and road signage at high-risk locations.
These factors are compounded by the widespread deterioration of old cars still on the roads in Cuba, along with the poor condition of the highways, a combination that proves fatal and contributes to the increasingly deadly accidents reported in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about Traffic Accidents in Holguín
What caused the accident on the road between El Mijial and La Flor in Holguín?
The explosion of one of the front tires of the vehicle was the cause of the accident, according to witnesses at the scene. This accident left several passengers trapped inside the car, and assistance from neighbors was needed to free them.
What are the traffic accident statistics in Cuba up to May 2025?
According to the National Road Safety Commission, by May 2025, there had been 3,035 accidents with 2,670 injured and 290 fatalities. These figures reflect a critical issue of road accidents in the country.
What factors contribute to the high rate of traffic accidents in Cuba?
Various factors contribute to the high accident rate in Cuba, including the deterioration of old cars, the poor condition of the roads, the lack of proper signage, and the non-compliance with traffic laws. Furthermore, alcohol consumption and the lack of rest for professional drivers exacerbate the situation.
What measures have been implemented to reduce traffic accidents in Cuba?
Despite the control measures implemented, such as regulating breaks for drivers and structural maintenance of bridges, road accidents remain a critical problem in Cuba. It is essential to reinforce these measures and improve road infrastructure to reduce accidents.
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