Two individuals, the driver and the passenger of a hearse, were injured in a traffic accident in the city of Holguín.
The incident occurred when the vehicle collided with a tree at the intersection of Carretera Central and Martí Street, according to a post by user Pedro Domínguez in the Facebook group “ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!”.
“There are reports of brake issues,” Domínguez mentioned in the post.
The shared images show significant damage to the front of the vehicle.
This loss of the hearse is particularly impactful, especially considering the scarcity of such vehicles in the country, which has complicated funeral transfers in Cuba.
In mid-June, a video surfaced showing a truck being used as an improvised hearse due to the deteriorating state of the fleet designated for these services in Santiago de Cuba.
Independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta took to Facebook to expose the crisis in necrological services in the province, sharing a video of a truck, typically used for mass passenger transport, having to carry a coffin.
In Bauta, Artemisa Province, a Cuban family had to transport their deceased relative to the cemetery using a tricycle due to the fuel shortages plaguing the country.
A video shared with CiberCuba shows the coffin being transported on a tricycle, which is usually employed for carrying people or goods.
The daughter of Cuban actor Carlos Massola, who passed away just over a week ago on the island, reported that they waited seven hours for a hearse to collect her father’s body.
Additionally, a hearse fell into the Damují River in Rodas, Cienfuegos. Fortunately, it was not carrying a deceased person, and the driver was rescued from the water in time.
Holguín Hearse Accident: Key Questions Answered
Given the recent hearse accident in Holguín, several important questions have arisen regarding the incident and its broader implications. Here are some of the most pertinent questions and their answers.
What caused the hearse accident in Holguín?
According to reports, the accident was caused by brake issues that led the vehicle to collide with a tree.
How severe were the injuries sustained in the accident?
The driver and the passenger sustained injuries, but the extent of their injuries has not been detailed in the reports.
What impact does the loss of this hearse have on funeral services in Cuba?
Given the scarcity of hearses in Cuba, the loss of this vehicle further complicates funeral transfers, which are already challenging due to a limited fleet and fuel shortages.