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Child Dies in Fiery Car Crash on Havana Highway

Friday, July 5, 2024 by Samantha Mendoza

A tragic accident occurred this Friday on the Autopista Ocho Vías in Havana, where a car overturned and caught fire, resulting in the confirmed death of a young girl.

The incident was reported by Osnier Escalona, a member of the Facebook group "Accidentes Automovilísticos en Cuba". He revealed that the vehicle involved was a Kia Picanto that flipped multiple times before igniting.

Additionally, Yordan Domínguez García, another user, witnessed the moment when firefighters extinguished the flames and shared several photos of the scene.

The accident happened near the Cotorro bridge.

Details and Impact of the Havana Highway Accident

To provide further insight into the incident, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers:

What caused the car to overturn and catch fire?

The specific cause of the car overturning and catching fire has not been disclosed, but it involved a Kia Picanto that rolled multiple times before igniting.

Were there any other injuries reported?

As of now, only the death of a young girl has been confirmed. No additional injuries have been reported.

Where exactly did the accident occur?

The accident took place near the Cotorro bridge on the Autopista Ocho Vías in Havana.

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