A tragic car accident in the municipality of Mayarí, in the province of Holguín, resulted in the deaths of two adults and left six others injured, including two minors. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when a Chevrolet "almendrón" collided with a tree.
The accident took place at approximately 3:30 p.m. between the neighborhoods of Arroyo Blanco and Solibano, under unknown circumstances. The victims who lost their lives were Yendri Saldaña Díaz, 40, and Alexander Santiago González Vera, 52, as reported on social media by journalist Loidel Gainza.
Injuries and Medical Response
Adianés La O Torres, director of the Hospital Mártires de Mayarí, provided further details on the injuries sustained by the survivors:
- Lisbeth Ávila, 6, is in critical condition and in intensive care.
- Lázaro Ávila Rojas, 8, has a fractured clavicle and will be transferred to the main municipal hospital.
- Yanet Rojas Ramírez suffered abdominal trauma and has undergone surgery.
- Maritza Paredes Martínez, 57, from Cabonico, has fractures in her pelvis and femur.
- Dailín Machado sustained cranial trauma and has been moved to the provincial center.
- Yurixan Ortiz Benítez, 34, from Levisa, is under observation with a fractured rib.
Experts from the Ministry of the Interior are currently investigating the causes of the accident.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Holguín Car Accident
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the tragic accident in Holguín, along with their answers.
What caused the car accident in Holguín?
The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Ministry of the Interior.
Who were the victims of the accident?
The deceased victims were Yendri Saldaña Díaz, 40, and Alexander Santiago González Vera, 52. Six others were injured.
What were the injuries sustained by the survivors?
The survivors sustained various injuries, including critical conditions, fractures, and abdominal trauma.