A massive accident involving three trucks occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on the National Highway near the province of Sancti Spíritus. Despite the dramatic images, witnesses report no fatalities, although it remains unclear if there were any injuries.
A video recorded from a bus passing by the scene showed the lamentable state of the vehicles involved, which were still at the accident site on Saturday morning. Other images posted by witnesses in the Facebook group "Automobile Accidents" documented the aftermath of the crash, which reportedly involved a Scania cargo truck and two passenger trucks.
"A tremendous accident occurred between Punta Diamante and the entrance to Fomento in Sancti Spíritus. Three trucks involved. No fatalities at the moment according to authorities," noted Julio César Cárdenas in the aforementioned group.
A witness who passed by the area on Saturday morning indicated that there were many cans on the ground that appeared to be beer. The son of one of the drivers stated that his father and a friend who was with him only suffered "bruises" but could have died, all because of a "reckless person who was drunk," according to the family source.
"Thanks to God, they are alive, although the truck is beyond repair," he added. "His father had a narrow escape. I was the first to arrive there. It was a terrible scene; the man’s face was covered in cuts from the glass," commented another individual.
One source placed the accident at kilometer 210 of the highway, near Placetas, and another at kilometer 311, near Fomento. As of this report's publication, no further details about the accident are available.
Key Details on the Truck Accident in Sancti Spíritus
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the recent truck accident in Sancti Spíritus.
Were there any fatalities in the Sancti Spíritus truck accident?
No, according to witness reports and authorities, there were no fatalities.
How many trucks were involved in the accident?
The accident involved three trucks: one Scania cargo truck and two passenger trucks.
What caused the accident in Sancti Spíritus?
According to one of the driver's sons, the accident was caused by a reckless person who was driving under the influence of alcohol.
Where exactly did the accident occur?
The accident's location is disputed, with sources placing it either at kilometer 210 near Placetas or kilometer 311 near Fomento on the National Highway.