René Matos Urgellés, a Cuban national, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, in Guantánamo due to injuries sustained in a tragic accident that occurred on Monday in Loma de Mariana, located in the municipality of San Antonio del Sur.
More than 20 passengers were traveling on a tractor when the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. The accident resulted in 23 people being injured, including five children.
Journalist Miguel Reyes, known on Facebook as Miguel Noticias, reported that 59-year-old Leivis Leyva Lambert is in critical but stable condition in the intermediate care unit at the Guantánamo Hospital.
Three other patients remain hospitalized in the Orthopedics ward, listed as being in serious condition. The remaining injured passengers have been discharged after being re-evaluated by the medical staff at the health center.
The Guantánamo authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact causes of the accident, which is currently attributed to a mechanical failure in the tractor.
This incident has highlighted the urgent need to review regulations concerning the transportation of people in agricultural vehicles and to improve the road infrastructure in rural areas.
The community of San Antonio del Sur has shown solidarity, offering support and resources to the affected families. Local organizations and the provincial government have pledged assistance to the victims and their families.
Details on the Guantánamo Accident
The following questions and answers provide further insight into the tragic accident in Guantánamo, its causes, and the ongoing response efforts.
What caused the accident in Guantánamo?
The accident is believed to have been caused by a mechanical failure in the tractor, leading the driver to lose control and the vehicle to overturn.
How many people were injured in the accident?
A total of 23 people were injured in the accident, including five children.
What is the current condition of the injured passengers?
One patient is in critical but stable condition in the intermediate care unit, three are in serious condition in the Orthopedics ward, and the rest have been discharged after medical evaluation.