A Cuban citizen sustained severe injuries this Tuesday in a traffic accident involving a truck and a car at kilometer 160 on Route 3, in the department of Flores, Uruguay.
According to local media outlet Subrayado, both vehicles collided head-on, resulting in three fatalities. The Cuban national, whose name remains unknown, was the sole survivor and was urgently transported to the city of Trinidad.
A 51-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman traveling in the car died at the scene. The truck driver, whose age has not yet been disclosed, also lost his life. The Cuban survivor is reported to be 39 years old, as per the police report.
This incident occurs amidst efforts by thousands of Cubans in Uruguay to resolve their immigration status following a decree by the Uruguayan government granting them legal residency. After years of pressing President Luis Lacalle Pou for action, Cubans and other immigrants can now achieve residency through the "residency by settlement" policy.
Tragically, several Cubans have been involved in fatal accidents in Uruguay over the past five years. In 2019, a Cuban died while making deliveries for the company PedidosYa on a motorcycle. In 2021, another Cuban lost his life when his motorcycle collided with a cargo trailer in the city of Lascano, in the northern department of Rocha.
Details on the Recent Traffic Accident Involving a Cuban National in Uruguay
The following questions and answers provide more insight into the recent accident and the broader context of Cuban immigrants in Uruguay.
What were the details of the accident involving the Cuban national?
The accident occurred at kilometer 160 on Route 3 in Flores, Uruguay, involving a truck and a car. Three people died, and the Cuban national, who survived, was taken to Trinidad for urgent medical care.
What is the current immigration status of Cubans in Uruguay?
Following a decree by the Uruguayan government, Cubans and other immigrants can now obtain legal residency through the "residency by settlement" policy, addressing long-standing demands for legal status.
Have there been other fatal accidents involving Cubans in Uruguay?
Yes, in 2019, a Cuban making deliveries for PedidosYa died in a motorcycle accident. Another Cuban lost his life in 2021 when his motorcycle collided with a cargo trailer in Rocha.