A devastating car accident claimed the lives of a mother and her daughter on the afternoon of May 9 in the Cacocum municipality of Holguín province. The tragic incident occurred when the car they were traveling in crashed violently into a tree after one of its tires blew out.
The victims have been identified as Yaliyly Requejo and her daughter Sheyla Escobar Requejo. According to individuals close to the family, they were returning from a party in the Maceo area when the accident happened.
Eyewitness testimonies gathered by the Facebook user La Tijera indicated that the accident took place on the road connecting Holguín to Bayamo. "Witnesses at the scene stated that the car's tire blew out, causing the driver to lose control and crash into a tree on the side of the road," detailed the social media post.
The driver, identified as José Serrano, remains in critical condition and is currently receiving care at the clinical-surgical hospital in Holguín.
The tragic news has deeply saddened the community, especially those who were close to the victims. Many have expressed their grief and shock on social media. "Our condolences to the families of the deceased," read the original message from La Tijera.
This unfortunate event once again highlights the fragility of Cuba’s road infrastructure and underscores the urgent need for improved vehicle maintenance to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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What caused the accident in Holguín?
The accident occurred when a tire blowout caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash into a tree.
Who were the victims in the Holguín accident?
The victims were identified as Yaliyly Requejo and her daughter Sheyla Escobar Requejo.
What is the state of the driver involved in the accident?
The driver, José Serrano, is in critical condition and is hospitalized in Holguín.