A rider known as Yumar lost control of his motorcycle and experienced a spectacular fall during the motorcycle races held this weekend at the former airport in Santa Marta, in the municipality of Cárdenas, Matanzas, with an outcome that relieved everyone present.
The incident was recorded on video and shared by the content creator and independent communicator from Cárdenas, Christian Arbolaez.
"What could have ended in a tragedy fortunately turned out to be just a great scare," Arbolaez wrote while sharing the images.
Despite the dramatic nature of the fall, Yumar got up on his own, walked, and greeted the spectators to show that he was fine.
According to eyewitnesses, the pilot only sustained scrapes on his hands, thanks to wearing a protective suit and a full-face helmet, equipment that prevented more serious consequences.
An ambulance took him to the hospital as a precaution, although his condition was good.
Attendees noted that the event had emergency personnel on site before the competitions began, a detail that participants emphasized as a demonstration of the organization of the gathering.
The races brought together riders from various Cuban provinces and numerous fans. The old Santa Marta airport —also known as Kawama aerodrome— is a regular venue for motorcycle competitions in the Cárdenas-Varadero area, featuring both high and low displacement categories, open category, and electric motorcycles.
The fortunate outcome contrasts with other incidents recorded on the Island. In January of this year, a young man died after crashing his racing motorcycle into a trailer in Santiago de Cuba, and in February 2024, another Cuban rider lost his life in an accident linked to motorcycle exhibitions in Camagüey.
Arbolaez emphasized the importance of practicing this sport in designated spaces: "Although speed always involves risks, participants highlighted the significance of engaging in this sport in prepared areas and not in the streets."
"Fortunately, this time there was more scare than consequences. Wishing Yumar a swift recovery!" the communicator concluded in his post.
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