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Four of the five injured in the accident that occurred this Monday on the road to Camajuaní, in the province of Villa Clara, have already been discharged from the hospital, while one of the injured individuals remains hospitalized with a diagnosis of pneumothorax, although he is stable.
The information was shared by the communicator on the social network Facebook. In this way, the patients Dunieskis Vázquez Quintero (49 years old), Yusimy Fuentes de la Rosa (45), Zuleiki Pérez Domínguez (36), and Yosnier Villa Borges (40), identified as having multiple contusions, are now recovering outside the hospital.
The only one still receiving medical attention is Jorge Consuegra Guerra, 73 years old, who was reported to have a pneumothorax following the impact.
This is how the accident happened
The accident occurred in the afternoon on Monday when a private Deluxe brand pickup truck, with license plate P 168 947, lost control on a curve of the road near Loma Santa Fe, in the municipality of Camajuaní. There were seven passengers in the vehicle; five of them were injured and two were unharmed.
A tragic week on Cuban roads
The accident in Villa Clara adds to other traffic incidents that have marked a particularly tragic start to the week in Cuba. In Santiago de Cuba, during the early hours of the same Monday, a collision between two motorcycles resulted in three fatalities and one minor injury.
The victims were identified as Félix Sandi Ortiz (39 years old) and Darilen Gonce Salas (20 years old), who were riding on an electric motorcycle, and Leonel Bell Bravo (22 years old), the driver of a Jawa motorcycle who died during surgery following the impact. The third passenger, Víctor Ernesto Baibir (29 years old), sustained minor injuries and was discharged the same day, according to the official report.
On the other hand, in Guantánamo, a potentially fatal accident was avoided thanks to the quick reaction of the driver Luis Antonio Rodríguez Griñán, who managed to control a bus with no brakes while descending the dangerous La Farola viaduct, successfully preventing casualties or greater damage.
These facts reflect the serious situation of traffic in Cuba, where the deterioration of roads, the lack of technical maintenance for vehicles, and the absence of more effective road safety measures combine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Recent Traffic Accidents in Cuba
What is the current status of the injured in the Villa Clara accident?
Four of the five injured in the accident in Villa Clara have already been discharged from the hospital. The only one still hospitalized is Jorge Consuegra Guerra, 73 years old, who was diagnosed with pneumothorax but is in stable condition.
What caused the truck accident in Villa Clara?
The accident occurred when the truck lost control on a curve near Loma Santa Fe. At the time of the accident, the vehicle was carrying seven passengers, of whom five were injured and two were unhurt.
What have been some recent accidents in Cuba?
Recently, in Santiago de Cuba, a collision between two motorcycles resulted in three fatalities and one minor injury. Additionally, in Guantánamo, a bus with brake failure was successfully controlled by the driver, preventing a tragedy. These events highlight the concerning state of the roads in Cuba.
What problems are affecting road safety in Cuba?
Road safety in Cuba is compromised by the deterioration of roads, the lack of technical maintenance of vehicles, and the insufficiency of effective road safety measures. These factors significantly contribute to the high incidence of traffic accidents in the country.
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