A horse on the road caused an accident this Saturday on the Guardalavaca highway, near the municipality of Rafael Freyre in the province of Holguín, according to multiple reports from social media users.
Irma Broek shared images of the accident on Facebook and reported that the individuals involved were in intensive care with life-threatening injuries, although the exact number of injured was not specified. The images show a white vehicle with severe damage to the front, roof, and doors.
Pedro Domínguez, a user of the Facebook group “Accidents, Buses & Trucks for more experience and fewer victims,” specified that the incident occurred on the way back from the beach, exactly at the curve after Cochico, in front of the old entrance to Rafael Freyre.
Recent Accidents Highlight Road Safety Issues in Holguín
Recently, another tragic accident occurred on the same highway, resulting in the instant deaths of three young people and leaving one gravely injured. This incident happened as they were returning from a concert by reggaeton artist Yomil Hidalgo at the Bariay club in Holguín.
In another incident in the province, this time in the municipality of Mayarí, a traffic accident resulted in one death and nine injuries, including a six-month-old child. This accident took place near Cabonico in Mayarí, shortly after eleven in the morning, according to Facebook user Emilio Rodríguez Pupo.
Road Accidents in Holguín: Causes and Consequences
This section answers some frequently asked questions about the recent road accidents in Holguín, providing more context and details.
What caused the recent accident in Rafael Freyre?
The accident was caused by a horse on the road, which led to a vehicle crashing and causing severe injuries to the occupants.
Who reported the accident on social media?
Irma Broek shared images and details of the accident on Facebook, while Pedro Domínguez provided specific information about the location of the incident.
Have there been other recent accidents in Holguín?
Yes, there have been other recent accidents, including a fatal crash involving three young people returning from a concert and another accident in Mayarí that resulted in one death and nine injuries.