Lieutenant Amed Bressler Rodríguez and First Sub-Officer Yuniesky Muñiz Pacio, the two motorcycle officers who tragically died on Monday afternoon in Camagüey, were given a farewell with full honors in the province.
"The province of Camagüey bids a sorrowful farewell to two valuable young men who lost their lives in the line of duty," wrote the official profile "Día DE LA Rebeldía Nacional."
The post, accompanied by several photos of the funeral, shows members of the Policía Nacional Revolucionaria (PNR) accompanying the caskets. Amed and Yuniesky lost their lives in a traffic accident on the Carretera Central, near the outskirts of the Sibanicú municipality in Camagüey.
Initially, the causes of the accident were unclear. However, it was later revealed that a Lada car struck them as they were escorting a caravan. Yuniesky was a resident of the Jiqui village in the Sibanicú municipality.
"A car came at them head-on while they were leading a caravan," wrote a user in the Facebook group "ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!"
"A car coming from the opposite direction lost control and hit them," added another person.
Videos shared in the Facebook group "Accidentes automovilísticos en Cuba" showed the rapid response of ambulances in the city of Camagüey.
Details Surrounding the Camagüey Tragedy
Here are some frequently asked questions about the accident that claimed the lives of two dedicated officers in Camagüey.
What caused the accident that killed Amed Bressler Rodríguez and Yuniesky Muñiz Pacio?
The accident was caused by a Lada car that lost control and struck the officers while they were escorting a caravan.
Where did the accident occur?
The accident occurred on the Carretera Central near the outskirts of the Sibanicú municipality in Camagüey.
How did the community react to their deaths?
The community expressed deep sorrow and honored the officers with a well-attended funeral. Members of the Policía Nacional Revolucionaria (PNR) accompanied the caskets.