The driver of the truck that fell off a bridge on Wednesday in the municipality of Manicaragua, located in Villa Clara, remains in critical condition, according to an update from the state-run television channel Telecubanacán.
Identified as Yordanis Monteagudo, 33, the report states that he has complications and injuries that are life-threatening after falling from a considerable height off the Arimao River bridge.
On Wednesday, a collision between a truck and a tractor on a road in Manicaragua resulted in severe injuries to both drivers. However, Diego Herrera, the tractor driver, is currently out of danger.
The tractor has already been removed from the road, while a Technical Assistance team is working to move the truck that plunged into the void from the bridge.
The damage to the bridge includes seven sections of the railing, and a plan is in place to reconstruct 10 to 12 meters of the structure, according to Pedro Julio González, the Provincial Director of Roads. The reconstruction will be carried out by the Construction Maintenance Company.
Criminalistics specialists are also working at the scene to determine the causes of the accident, which occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m. The truck is a Roman brand vehicle and belongs to the Construction Maintenance Company, while the Yunk tractor is affiliated with the Tabacuba Manicaragua Company.
Photos published yesterday by the Villa Clara radio station CMHW show the truck overturned on a river tributary and the tractor and its trailer crashed against the bridge railing. Both vehicles appear to have sustained severe damage, according to the images.
Details on the Villa Clara Accident
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about the recent truck and tractor accident in Villa Clara.
Who was involved in the accident?
The accident involved a truck driven by Yordanis Monteagudo and a tractor driven by Diego Herrera.
What are the current conditions of the drivers?
Yordanis Monteagudo remains in critical condition, while Diego Herrera is out of danger.
What measures are being taken to address the damage?
A Technical Assistance team is working to remove the truck from the bridge, and a plan is in place to reconstruct 10 to 12 meters of the damaged structure.