A motorbike collided with a "pisicorre" this past Saturday at the perilous intersection of Escario and Madre Vieja streets in the Santa Bárbara neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba. Independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta reported on the incident.
According to witness statements, the motorbike driver failed to obey a stop sign, resulting in a collision with the "pisicorre." In many parts of Cuba, a "pisicorre" refers to cars without a separation between the rear seats and the trunk, typically ending with a glass door. These vehicles are often used for passenger transport, as was the case here.
Passengers in both vehicles sustained injuries, with some even lying on the road after the crash. The exact number of injured individuals and the severity of their injuries have not been specified. Those hurt were immediately taken to the nearest hospital for urgent medical care.
The driver of the red "pisicorre" also went to the hospital to check on the injured before heading to the police station to assist in reconstructing the events of the accident. Mayeta noted that no official conclusion has been reached regarding the cause of the crash. It's expected that once the injured recover, they will be able to provide more information about the incident. The names of those involved have not been disclosed.
Recent Traffic Incidents Involving Motorbikes in Santiago de Cuba
In Santiago de Cuba, traffic accidents involving motorbikes have led to tragic outcomes in September 2024. On September 27, two men died in a motorbike accident near the Cubalse Store on El Caney Road. The victims were identified as Eddy Fresco Almenares and Druvis Revilla, both residents of the Vista Hermosa neighborhood.
Just a few days prior, on September 24, another accident occurred in the city when an "almendrón" crashed into a public transport bus at the intersection of Trocha and Santo Tomás streets. Although this incident did not result in fatalities, it drew attention due to the poor condition of the vehicles involved and the high number of people in the area.