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In the early hours of Monday, an articulated bus from the Santa Amalia public transport terminal, identified as number 513, crashed into a two-story house in the Cuban capital.
The accident occurred around 3:30 am on Santa Amalia Avenue, and despite the severity of the impact, fortunately, no human casualties were reported.
However, the photos shared on social media show that the material damages were considerable, especially to the property.
According to the report shared in the Facebook group "Transportación Habana TH," the authorities have launched an investigation to determine the causes of the incident.
However, in another Facebook group, Yohandy Aquilera Castillo, a user of the forum "Automobile Accidents in Cuba and Information on the Road," claimed that the bus driver was drunk at the time of the accident.
This information, however, has not yet been officially confirmed.
Meanwhile, local residents and social media users expressed their concern about the damages and the frequency of these types of accidents in a context where the quality of public transportation in Cuba is increasingly being called into question.
In the comments on both posts, several users highlighted the vulnerable situation faced by both passengers and drivers of public transportation in Cuba.
Some residents pointed out that the lack of proper vehicle maintenance and the fatigue of drivers, along with factors such as stress from blackouts and resource shortages, contribute to these kinds of incidents.
"The 513 has fallen from grace! Now it’s time for cannibalism at the bus stop," commented a Havana local with irony.
For her part, a woman emphasized the fortunate fact that there were no human casualties, but she lamented the extent of the damage to the home, saying, "especially in these times, poor owners."
The comments unanimously pointed out the driver's irresponsibility if it is confirmed that he was under the influence of alcohol.
"What irresponsibility! They deserve a strong punishment; the first step should be a complete suspension of their driving license," stated a resident of Havana.
"We barely have buses, and the few that exist are constantly involved in accidents. Causes: fatigue due to blackouts, illness, hunger, worries. Also, the deterioration of these vehicles, which are few and do not stop, and cannot receive proper maintenance, and the years of use are not for nothing. In other words, we will end up with nothing," said an artisan.
This incident once again highlights the concerning situation of public transportation in Cuba, where buses are increasingly scarce and those that do operate are in an advanced state of disrepair.
Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to soon announce their findings regarding possible accountability and the measures to be taken in this case, amid growing concerns about road safety and the quality of public transportation on the Island.
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