A Russian-made GAZ truck found itself precariously balanced on its rear wheels at a traffic light in Havana, apparently due to an imbalance in its load. Pictures of the incident were shared by a user in the Facebook group ‘Accidentes Buses & Camiones’, who specified that the event occurred "before the traffic light in La Palma", a well-known neighborhood in Marianao, the Cuban capital.
The user did not clarify the exact reasons behind this puzzling image of the truck with its front wheels suspended in the air. What stands out most in the photographs is that the truck did not tip over entirely onto its chassis or body; instead, it remained in a strange equilibrium, supported solely by its rear wheels.
The image, more reminiscent of a circus act or an action movie stunt, sparked a wave of comments in the aforementioned Facebook group. Many joked that the truck was preparing to "fly" upon hearing news that the United States had suspended the humanitarian parole. Others speculated that the incident might have been caused by a poorly secured load in the truck's cargo compartment.
This unusual event followed a severe accident that occurred on Wednesday night involving a passenger truck and a car, resulting in two fatalities and an unspecified number of injuries in the province of Ciego de Ávila.
The truck driver, Hugo Triao—known as "Jugo"—was one of the victims of the tragic accident. His death left a deep sense of sorrow among truck drivers in Santiago de Cuba. The vehicle was from Mayarí Arriba, in the Segundo Frente municipality, where the victim also apparently resided. On Friday, a convoy accompanied Triao's remains during the funeral in the II Frente municipality of Santiago de Cuba.
FAQs about the Havana Truck Incident
We have compiled some frequently asked questions and their answers regarding the unusual truck incident in Havana.
What caused the truck to balance on its rear wheels?
The exact cause is unclear, but it is believed that an imbalance in the truck's load led to the unusual positioning.
Where did the incident occur?
The incident happened before the traffic light in La Palma, a neighborhood in Marianao, Havana.
Were there any injuries from this incident?
There were no reports of injuries from this specific incident.