A heart-wrenching accident took place this Saturday in Santiago de Cuba when a train ran over a child's leg. The incident occurred on Avenida Jesús Menéndez, near the Ron Don Pacho warehouses and Paseo Martí, where the train tracks run, reported independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada.
According to Labrada, the train severely injured the leg of a boy estimated to be between 8 and 10 years old, leaving it nearly severed. Details about the child's condition and identity remain undisclosed, but it was mentioned that he was swiftly taken to Hospital Infantil Sur, La Colonia Española for medical assistance. The boy reportedly lives in close proximity to where the accident occurred.
Another Weekend of Tragedy: Fatal Accident in Holguín
In another heartbreaking event, a mother and her daughter lost their lives last Friday in a traffic accident in the Cacocum municipality of Holguín province. Their vehicle crashed violently into a tree after one of its tires blew out.
The deceased have been identified as Yalyly Requejo and her daughter Sheyla Escobar Requejo. They were returning from a celebration in the Maceo area, as reported by family acquaintances. Eyewitness accounts, gathered by Facebook user La Tijera, suggest that the tire blowout led to the driver losing control, causing the car to slam into a tree along the road connecting Holguín to Bayamo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Recent Accidents in Cuba
What happened to the child in Santiago de Cuba?
A train ran over the leg of a boy aged between 8 and 10 in Santiago de Cuba, severely injuring him. He was quickly taken to a hospital for treatment.
Where did the car accident in Holguín occur?
The fatal car accident took place in the Cacocum municipality of Holguín province. The vehicle crashed into a tree after a tire blowout caused the driver to lose control.