Numerous drivers have taken to social media to report incidents of stone-throwing from a bridge located near Calle 100, close to the train line in Havana. This alarming activity seems to be a new method of assault in this busy area of the city.
Posts on Facebook describe how unknown individuals hurl stones at vehicles passing through the area at night, forcing drivers to stop. Witnesses describe that following the impact, someone signals for them to pull over further ahead, raising suspicions of a premeditated attempt to halt cars for robbery or assault.
"They throw a rock to make you stop, and further ahead there's a guy signaling... who knows for what purpose. I'm warning you so you don't fall victim to a potential attack," wrote one user in a widely shared post among Havana drivers' groups.
Other users shared similar experiences of stone attacks when passing through the area recently, particularly at night, and even recounted that children were present in the cars at the time.
“Two people started throwing stones at me from the bridge stairs. They almost knocked me over. Then they ran into the alley leading to Puentes Grandes,” commented another affected driver.
Authorities have yet to make an official statement, but many Cubans on social media are calling for increased security measures and an investigation into these incidents.
"Thank you for warning the drivers, I'm sharing this immediately," one user commented.
This situation highlights a growing sense of insecurity in certain parts of the capital, where citizens warn that criminals take advantage of the darkness, power outages, limited police presence, and the vulnerability of drivers.
For instance, a similar complaint emerged on Saturday involving a bus on one of Havana's public transport routes. The bus was stoned on Friday, less than 24 hours after another bus was also attacked.
The incident occurred at 4:15 pm against bus 5229 on route 23 from the Lawton Terminal, near the National Museum of Fine Arts on Avenida Bélgica in Old Havana, according to the Havana Provincial Transport Company.
FAQs About Stone-Throwing Incidents in Havana
What is happening on the bridge near Calle 100 in Havana?
Drivers have reported that unknown individuals are throwing stones at vehicles from this bridge, seemingly as a new form of assault to stop cars for potential robbery or aggression.
Have the authorities responded to these incidents?
As of now, there has been no official statement from the authorities regarding these stone-throwing incidents, prompting citizens to demand increased security and investigations.
What measures are citizens calling for?
Citizens are urging for enhanced security measures in the affected areas and a thorough investigation to prevent further attacks and ensure driver safety.