A woman lost her life in a tragic traffic accident that took place this Wednesday in the historic center of Santiago de Cuba. The incident happened at the intersection of Heredia and Peralejo streets, when a Girón bus, apparently due to a brake failure, crashed into an old building, reported journalist Yosmany Mayeta on Facebook.
At that moment, the victim was passing through the area and became trapped under the rubble. Despite the efforts of several people who tried to help her, the woman died at the scene, Mayeta pointed out.
He added that firefighters and police quickly arrived at the accident site to provide assistance and carry out the necessary rescue operations.
Other Recent Incidents in Santiago de Cuba
Another accident occurred this Tuesday in Santiago de Cuba, when a tractor crashed into the porch of a house after losing its brakes while descending a hill. The pavement was wet at the time of the accident, which increased the danger. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities, but there was material damage.
Also on Tuesday, a concrete mixer truck collided with the outer wall of the Hotel Habana Libre, without any human damage reported. The accident occurred on L Street between 23 and 25, in El Vedado, according to social media reports.
FAQs on Recent Traffic Accidents in Santiago de Cuba
With the recent string of traffic accidents in Santiago de Cuba, many people have questions regarding the incidents and safety measures. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers:
What caused the fatal bus accident in Santiago de Cuba?
The bus accident was caused by a brake failure, which led the vehicle to crash into an old building.
Were there any injuries in the tractor accident?
No, there were no injuries or fatalities in the tractor accident, but there was material damage.
Did the concrete mixer truck accident result in any human damage?
No, there were no human damages reported in the concrete mixer truck accident.