A driver, allegedly intoxicated, crashed into a utility pole in the city of Santiago de Cuba on Sunday afternoon while carrying minors as passengers. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Journalist Yosmany Mayeta reported on Facebook that the incident occurred at the intersection of Trocha and Calvario streets, in front of the pharmacy and entrance to the Dr. Antonio María Béguez César Children's Hospital, commonly known as "La Colonia."
According to eyewitnesses, neither the driver nor the minors sustained injuries. It was indicated that the driver appeared to be drunk and was returning from the beach. "The damage to the car seems to be several thousand pesos," he noted.
Last Saturday, an accident in Holguín resulted in two adult fatalities and six injuries, including two children. The tragic event took place in Mayarí municipality when a Chevrolet "almendrón" collided with a tree.
Also in Holguín, a motorized police officer—commonly known as "caballitos"—died last Friday in a traffic accident in the municipality of Sagua de Tánamo. A post in the Facebook group Accidentes Buses & Camiones indicated that the crash involved the deceased officer and a truck, occurring at the well-known "Curva del Carpintero" on the Levisa-Sagua highway.
On the same Friday, but in the Cuban capital, a car fell into a large trench opened by the company Aguas de La Habana on the road in the Cerro municipality, causing significant damage to its bodywork.
Key Questions About Recent Traffic Accidents in Cuba
In light of the recent traffic accidents in Cuba, involving both civilians and law enforcement, several key questions arise about the causes, the affected areas, and the implications for public safety.
What caused the accident in Santiago de Cuba?
The accident in Santiago de Cuba was allegedly caused by the driver being intoxicated while carrying minors as passengers.
Were there any injuries reported in the Santiago de Cuba crash?
No, fortunately, neither the driver nor the minors sustained any injuries.
What other recent traffic accidents have occurred in Cuba?
Recent traffic accidents in Cuba include a fatal crash in Holguín involving a Chevrolet "almendrón" and a tree, resulting in two adult deaths and six injuries, and a police officer's death in Sagua de Tánamo due to a collision with a truck.