A car from the Enterprise for Metal Forming (Profix) in Santiago de Cuba collided with an electric scooter on Thursday morning, causing significant damage to the scooter.
The accident took place at the intersection of Avenida Victoriano Garzón and Calle K, in the Sueño neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba, according to independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada, who reported the incident on his Facebook profile.
According to the information provided, there were no fatalities, although this detail has yet to be confirmed. Images shared online show the scooter pinned under the state-owned vehicle, suffering considerable damage.
“A few minutes ago, they were pulling the scooter out from under the car. I don’t know how the accident happened; that street is a two-way road, and I see the car on the wrong side,” commented a user.
Other users expressed their concern about the increasing number of accidents in Cuba. “In Cuba, people drive recklessly, ignoring speed limits, speeding without reason, and if you look around, there are hardly any vehicles,” one user opined.
Last Sunday, two individuals died in a fatal accident at kilometer 144 of the National Highway, near the municipality of Jagüey Grande, in the province of Matanzas. According to social media reports, the crash involved a motorcycle and a modern rental car for tourists, although further details about the tragic event are unknown.
In the city of Santa Clara, near the Base Aérea community and the José Martí International Airport, a bus from the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) collided with a truck, but no lives were lost.
The truck driver claimed that the driver of the Diana bus veered into his lane to "overtake a cart," according to reports on social media. Also in Santa Clara, on Sunday night, a car was totaled after being hit by the Habana-Santiago train at a level crossing. Despite the car, a Hyundai, being in a terrible state, no casualties were reported, according to several users.
Increased Traffic Accidents in Cuba
The rise in traffic accidents in Cuba has raised numerous questions among the public. Below are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
What caused the recent accident in Santiago de Cuba?
The accident occurred when a vehicle from the Enterprise for Metal Forming (Profix) collided with an electric scooter at the intersection of Avenida Victoriano Garzón and Calle K.
Were there any fatalities in the Santiago de Cuba accident?
No fatalities were reported in the Santiago de Cuba accident, although this detail has yet to be confirmed.
What is causing the increase in traffic accidents in Cuba?
Many users attribute the increase in traffic accidents to reckless driving, ignoring speed limits, and general carelessness on the roads.