A young man, Yosley Hernández, passed away this Friday following a tragic accident at an armament and explosives factory located in the La Campana community in Manicaragua, Villa Clara province, according to multiple social media reports.
According to a Facebook post by user Héctor Tol Etón, Hernández, aged 36, was the victim of an explosion involving a sample. "He was hit by the impact and died instantly," the post stated.
The post further explained that "a coworker carried him until the ambulance arrived," but unfortunately, Hernández had already lost his life.
As of the closing of this report, official state media outlets have not yet reported on the tragic incident.
In a related incident, two people died at the same location in May after an explosion in the general maintenance area. The deceased included a well-known local refrigeration technician named Fredy Toledo and his assistant, a young man in his early twenties named Marcos.
Regarding the cause of the accident, various comments in Manicaragua Facebook groups suggest it was due to the explosion of a cylinder. Some mentioned oxygen, others nitrogen, but the most widely accepted version was that it involved acetylene.
Details on the Explosive Factory Accident in Villa Clara
This section addresses common questions and concerns about the recent incident at the armament and explosives factory in Villa Clara.
What caused the explosion that killed Yosley Hernández?
The explosion involved a sample at the armament and explosives factory, though the exact details are still under investigation.
Has the government provided any official statement on the incident?
As of now, official state media outlets have not reported on the tragic incident.
Were there other recent incidents at the same factory?
Yes, two people died in May after an explosion in the general maintenance area of the same factory.
What were the suggested causes of the previous explosion in May?
Comments suggest the explosion was caused by a cylinder, with various sources citing oxygen, nitrogen, or acetylene.