An electric scooter was struck by a tourist car on Tuesday night at the intersection of Avenida Victoriano Garzón and Calle Segunda in Santiago de Cuba. Journalist Yosmany Mayeta reported on Facebook that while the responsible party remains unidentified, witnesses suggest the modern car was driving against traffic. This detail is pending confirmation from witnesses present at the scene, according to the journalist.
Mayeta also noted that the car's driver assisted the passenger on the scooter but allegedly started lying to the police upon returning to the crash site. Meanwhile, the electric scooter driver suffered minor injuries to his arms and legs, confirmed by reliable sources.
Another accident occurred this Tuesday in Havana when a classic "almendrón" car lost its brakes and collided with a motorcycle. Lemay Scull reported in the Facebook group "ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!" that the incident took place on the Calzada de San Agustín and Sofía, in the Párraga neighborhood, Arroyo Naranjo municipality.
Recent Accidents in Cuba
A severe accident happened this Monday at Loma Las Marianas in the San Antonio del Sur municipality of Guantánamo, injuring 23 people, including five children, according to reports. The incident involved a tractor transporting all personnel on the vehicle. The victims have various injuries categorized under different codes, journalist Miguel Reyes reported on Facebook.
Subsequent reports revealed that René Matos Urgellés passed away this Tuesday in Guantánamo due to injuries sustained in the tragic accident at Loma de Mariana.
Frequently Asked Questions about Recent Accidents in Cuba
These questions and answers provide additional information on the recent accidents reported in Santiago de Cuba, Havana, and Guantánamo.
Who is Yosmany Mayeta?
Yosmany Mayeta is a journalist who reported on the accident in Santiago de Cuba involving a tourist car and an electric scooter.
What happened in the accident in Havana?
In Havana, a classic "almendrón" car lost its brakes and collided with a motorcycle on the Calzada de San Agustín and Sofía.
How many people were injured in the Loma Las Marianas accident?
The accident at Loma Las Marianas resulted in 23 injuries, including five children.
Who was René Matos Urgellés?
René Matos Urgellés was a victim of the Loma de Mariana accident who passed away due to his injuries.