A serious traffic accident occurred on Monday at the entrance to Havana, near the bridge on Avenida Monumental, leaving a driver critically injured. The incident was reported by Rafael Socorro in the Facebook group "ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!". The driver, identified as José Luis Hernández, was rushed to an emergency room in critical condition, though the specific hospital remains unconfirmed.
According to Norges Tamayo, who commented on the post, the truck involved, which was transporting goods and was left completely destroyed in the front, is registered in Matanzas province. Fellow group member, Luis Fajardo Montejo, speculated that the driver might have fallen asleep at the wheel or suffered a tire blowout, leading to the vehicle losing control and crashing into a concrete barrier on the road.
Images shared on social media highlight the severity of the collision. The vehicle's cab was left unrecognizable, and parts of the cargo were scattered across the adjacent green area. As of now, no official report from authorities has been released regarding the accident's causes, nor have there been confirmations of additional injuries or vehicles involved.
This incident comes just two days after another significant road accident in Cuba. Last Saturday, a major crash in the municipality of Río Cauto, Granma province, resulted in at least three injuries when a tractor-trailer lost control on the highway. Communist Party secretary in Granma, Yudelkis Ortiz Barceló, later disclosed that the crash, which narrowly avoided being a tragedy, was caused by a non-local driver who was under the influence of alcohol at the time.
Understanding Traffic Accidents in Cuba
What caused the Havana traffic accident?
The accident may have been caused by the driver falling asleep or a tire blowout, leading to a loss of vehicle control and collision with a concrete barrier.
Has there been an official report on the accident?
No official report has been released yet regarding the causes of the accident or confirmation of other injuries or vehicles involved.
What other recent accidents have occurred in Cuba?
A significant crash occurred two days prior in Río Cauto, Granma province, injuring at least three people when a tractor-trailer lost control.