A tanker truck, likely a water carrier, suffered an accident on Saturday in Nueva Gerona, Isla de la Juventud, and overturned on the road for unknown reasons. Social media posts reported the unfortunate incident, in which no serious injuries were reported. Images shared by the Facebook group ‘Accidentes Buses & Camiones’ showed the presence of an ambulance from the Integrated Medical Emergency Service (SIUM) at the scene.
The truck, apparently a Soviet-made ZIL with license plate B 079 520, was completely overturned on the street. Although the reports did not specify the location of the accident, it may have occurred at the intersection of 32nd and 41st streets in Nueva Gerona. As of the time of writing, neither authorities nor official media have commented on the incident. The condition of the driver and whether there was another occupant in the vehicle remain unknown. After the accident, a group of neighbors rushed to the scene to provide first aid, as seen in a video shared by a user.
At the end of May, one person died and another was injured after a water truck lost control and crashed in a mountainous area of the Trinidad municipality in Sancti Spíritus. Details of the road accident that occurred this Tuesday on a hill known as La Raspadura, in the community of La Ceiba, were revealed in a post by the aforementioned Facebook group.
People who knew the occupants of the tanker truck confirmed that the driver's assistant died in the crash, while the driver sustained injuries, although his health status has not been specified at the time of publishing this note. The deceased lived in the rural community of La Güira and was described as “a great person” by a user. It was later revealed that he was the uncle of Cuban actress Aly Sánchez, who had already secured a "humanitarian parole" for him to emigrate to the United States.
Also at the end of May, but in 2023, a fuel tanker from the Petroleum Company of Cuba (CUPET) overturned on a road in the eastern province of Holguín. Social media users indicated that the accident happened as the truck was descending from the locality of La Gloria in Holguín.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tanker Truck Accidents in Cuba
To provide more information regarding the recent tanker truck accidents in Cuba, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
What caused the tanker truck accident in Isla de la Juventud?
The exact cause of the tanker truck accident in Isla de la Juventud remains unknown as of the time of writing.
Were there any serious injuries in the Nueva Gerona accident?
No serious injuries were reported in the Nueva Gerona accident.
What is known about the condition of the driver?
The condition of the driver remains unknown, and it is unclear if there was another occupant in the vehicle.