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A traffic accident that occurred on the elevated roads of Santa Rita in the municipality of Jiguaní, Granma province, on Tuesday morning resulted in several injuries and significant property damage, local media reported.
According to information spread by CNC TV Granma and Radio Jiguaní, the incident occurred around 11:00 a.m., when a private truck adapted for passenger transport, coming from Santiago de Cuba, lost control and fell from the height of the viaduct into a grassy area.
Images shared on social media showed the vehicle—green in color—with severe damage to the front, while several people gathered around, apparently providing assistance.
Members of the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) are present at the scene, along with medical and emergency personnel, who responded immediately to assist the injured and manage the situation.
The First Secretary of the Communist Party in Jiguaní, Yordanis Charchaval de la Rosa, arrived at the accident site and stated that the authorities are working to clarify the causes of the incident.
The injured were transferred to the “Edor de los Reyes” Polyclinic in Jiguaní, where they are receiving medical attention, although the exact number of affected individuals and the severity of their injuries have not yet been specified.
Local residents confirmed that the section where the accident occurred is a steep area with limited visibility, where other similar incidents have been reported in recent years.
The images of the incident reveal the magnitude of the impact and the presence of police and rescue personnel who remain in the area as the investigation unfolds.
Until the publication of this note, provincial authorities have not provided an official report on the causes of the accident or the condition of the passengers involved.
CiberCuba will continue to expand this information as new details of the event become known.
Passenger buses, a looming danger on Cuban roads
Traffic accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of death and injuries in Cuba. In recent months, various provinces in the country have been the scene of several serious incidents.
In April 2025, three people were injured in a mass accident in the municipality of Río Cauto, also in Granma, when a truck carrying dozens of passengers overturned after losing control on a poorly maintained road.
In January, a mass accident in eastern Cuba resulted in several fatalities and dozens of injuries when a truck transporting passengers plunged into a ravine.
In June 2024, a truck adapted for passenger transportation was involved in a dramatic accident in the municipality of Songo-La Maya, Santiago de Cuba, when the vehicle completely overturned on the road.
The recurrence of such incidents highlights the deterioration of communication routes, the poor technical condition of vehicles, and the lack of oversight in alternative passenger transportation, a widespread practice throughout the country due to the scarcity of state-owned buses.
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