A tragic accident that claimed the life of a woman in downtown Santiago de Cuba this Wednesday has left the community in mourning. The victim has been identified as Yanisleidis Vázquez Quiala, a 32-year-old mother of three young children, according to journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada on social media.
Yanisleidis was walking on the sidewalk at the intersection of Heredia and Peralejo streets when a Girón bus traveling through the area lost its brakes. The bus crashed into an old building, which collapsed instantly due to the impact.
Witnesses, as reported by the journalist, indicated that the woman was buried under the rubble of the collapse. “We had to dig to get her out from under the blocks, but it was too late to take her to the hospital. She died instantly,” revealed one of the rescuers who helped at the scene.
At the time of the accident, Yanisleidis was accompanied by her husband, who survived the tragic incident but was left in despair. Firefighters and police quickly arrived at the accident site to provide assistance and carry out the necessary rescue operations, but unfortunately, the victim had already passed away.
Yosmany Mayeta noted that the bus involved in the accident is a vehicle that occasionally transports workers from the “Moncada” Cement Factory, located in the Abel Santamaría neighborhood. The bus was towed away from the accident site by a heavy truck from the company.
The remains of Yanisleidis Vázquez Quiala were subjected to an autopsy and will be held in a closed casket viewing, as her face was disfigured. The publication by Yosmany Mayeta has garnered over a thousand comments, reflecting the immense sorrow and shock among the people of Santiago de Cuba and Cubans in general, who are grieving an unexpected tragedy that has left a family in mourning and three young children orphaned.
Details Surrounding the Santiago de Cuba Accident
The following questions and answers provide more information about the tragic accident in Santiago de Cuba, focusing on the victim and the circumstances that led to the incident.
Who was the victim of the accident in Santiago de Cuba?
The victim was Yanisleidis Vázquez Quiala, a 32-year-old mother of three young children.
How did the accident in Santiago de Cuba occur?
The accident occurred when a Girón bus lost its brakes and crashed into an old building, causing it to collapse and burying the victim under the rubble.
What was the response from the emergency services?
Firefighters and police arrived quickly to provide assistance and carry out rescue operations, but the victim had already died from the accident.
What happened to the bus involved in the accident?
The bus, which occasionally transports workers from the "Moncada" Cement Factory, was towed away from the scene by a heavy truck from the company.