A traffic accident in the municipality of Mayarí, Holguín, left one person dead and nine others injured, including a six-month-old baby. The accident occurred near Cabonico in Mayarí, shortly after 11 a.m., according to Facebook user Emilio Rodríguez Pupo.
Initial reports indicate that the accident happened when the driver of the jeep, traveling from Holguín to Moa, lost control of the vehicle, according to the social media post. The tragic event claimed the life of Yoennis Borrero Salazar, a 36-year-old resident of Sagua de Tánamo, who was driving the vehicle.
The six-month-old baby was taken to the Holguín Pediatric Hospital but did not suffer any injuries. The same social media user added that the baby’s father, who had become a parent through the couple’s infertility assistance program, helped other passengers after the accident.
List of Injured Individuals
The names of the injured are:
- Mariolys Duboi García, 38, from Moa.
- Luis Ricardo Cutiño Duboy, 6 months.
- Ricardo Cutiño Columbié, 42, from Moa.
- Solangel Roche García, 67, from Sagua de Tánamo.
- Maximina Campos Ramírez, 56, from Sagua de Tánamo.
- Marlenis Leyva Miranda, 55, from Sagua de Tánamo.
- Ernesto Matos Ramírez, from Sagua de Tánamo.
- Leticia Pouma Fajardo, 54, from Bayamo.
- Marilyn Pouma Fajardo, 52, from Bayamo.
All of the injured are reported to be in stable condition.
On Friday, a truck loaded with sand veered off the road in Matanzas and crashed into a tree at the roadside. Reports on social media indicated that the incident occurred on the Central Highway, the century-old route that runs across the island, in the section connecting the city of Matanzas with the municipality of Limonar.
Additionally, an accident involving a motorcycle and a rickshaw, also on Friday, in the town of Redención, in the municipality of Minas, resulted in the death of a married couple and left one person injured, with the risk of losing an arm due to the impact and the lack of medication.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Holguín Traffic Accident
Here are some common questions and answers regarding the recent tragic accident in Holguín, which resulted in one death and several injuries.
What caused the accident in Holguín?
The accident was caused when the driver of a jeep lost control of the vehicle while traveling from Holguín to Moa.
Who were the victims of the accident?
The accident resulted in the death of Yoennis Borrero Salazar, the driver, and nine others were injured, including a six-month-old baby who was unharmed.
What is the condition of the injured passengers?
All the injured passengers are reported to be in stable condition.