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Massive Traffic Accident in Camagüey Injures 10, Including Child

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by Robert Castillo

Massive Traffic Accident in Camagüey Injures 10, Including Child
Injured from the massive accident that occurred in Cascorro, Camagüey - Image © Facebook / Yamile Ricardo Velazquez

A significant transportation accident occurred on Wednesday in Cascorro, located in the Guáimaro municipality of Camagüey, resulting in injuries to at least 10 individuals, including a child. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported at this time.

The news was shared by journalist Yamile Ricardo Velázquez on Facebook, indicating that the Armando Enrique Cardoso Municipal Hospital in Guáimaro received the injured from this large-scale accident. Emergency medical personnel swiftly arrived at the hospital to provide necessary care to the victims, as reported by Ricardo.

Details of the Accident Remain Unclear

In a later update, Velázquez noted that none of the injured are residents of Guáimaro, Camagüey. As of now, the causes and specifics of this unfortunate incident remain unknown.

Recent Traffic Incidents in Cuba

Just a day before, a pothole in the road led to a collision involving a motorcycle and a classic American car, known locally as an “almendrón,” at the intersection of Porvenir and Font streets in the La Víbora neighborhood, 10 de Octubre municipality, Havana. Fortunately, this incident did not result in any fatalities or injuries.

Additionally, another accident involving a vintage American car and a motorcycle happened on Monday night near Havana's iconic Plaza de la Revolución. This incident was captured on video by a passerby from inside a bus and shared in the Facebook group ‘Accidentes Buses & Camiones.’

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