A traffic accident near the student residence of the University of Oriente in Santiago de Cuba on Sunday resulted in two people being injured. The victims were transported to Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital.
Journalist Yosmany Mayeta reported on Facebook that the incident involved two cars: a white vehicle that collided with a parked black Mercedes Benz. He noted that both the driver and the passenger of the white car sustained multiple injuries due to the crash.
According to Mayeta, an eyewitness said that the white car lost control and smashed into the Mercedes, tearing off its bumper. Witnesses stated that the white car, allegedly belonging to the Poultry Company, flipped several times after the impact. The Mercedes Benz had a private license plate.
On Sunday, several traffic accidents occurred across different cities in Cuba. In the morning, two Moskvitch cars were involved in a crash on the Central Highway of Cuba, resulting in significant damage. Additionally, a vehicle overturned on the medians of the Vía Blanca, the highway connecting the Cuban capital with Varadero. Fortunately, there were no fatalities in this unfortunate incident.
Frequently Asked Questions about Recent Traffic Accidents in Cuba
Given the recent spate of traffic accidents in Cuba, here are some frequently asked questions to provide clarity and additional information:
What caused the accident near the University of Oriente?
The accident was caused by a white car losing control and colliding with a parked black Mercedes Benz.
Were there any fatalities in the recent accidents?
No, there were no fatalities reported in the recent accidents, including the one near the University of Oriente and others in different cities.
What happened to the white car after the collision?
The white car, which allegedly belonged to the Poultry Company, flipped several times after the collision.