A vehicular accident unfolded on Friday afternoon in a Matanzas locality, involving a tractor-trailer, a bus, and a tourist car, as reported by the Facebook group "ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!". The collision took place between Aguada de Pasajeros and Jagüey Grande around 12:15 p.m., when a tractor-trailer struck a stationary bus, which was reportedly from the province of Camagüey. The tourist car sustained minor damages after being hit by the trailer.
Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported, although several individuals sustained injuries, the exact number of which remains unconfirmed. Photos from the scene depict the severity of the impact, with the tractor-trailer mangled and the bus severely damaged. Passengers can be seen slowly evacuating the bus in these images.
Speculations and Community Concerns
The actual cause of the collision has yet to be determined. Online users speculate that a technical defect might have caused the trailer to collide with the bus, despite it being parked off the road. "It was well off the road, and they still hit it. It was meant for the bus," commented a local. Another user questioned, "How did the trailer hit the bus if it was parked off the road?"
This incident is yet another reminder of the frequent accidents occurring on Cuban roads. Some community members have raised concerns over the increasing number of such incidents.
Additional Fatal Accident in Villa Clara
In a separate, tragic incident on the same day, a serious accident occurred on Cuba's National Highway near kilometer 277 in Villa Clara province, resulting in four fatalities and three critically injured individuals. Official communicator Henry Omar Pérez reported that the crash involved two cars: a Peugeot 405 with license plate P 122 449 and a Geely MK with license plate P 202 650.
Images shared on Facebook reveal a devastating scene, with at least one vehicle, the Peugeot, completely demolished. The critically injured were rushed to the Arnaldo Milián Castro Provincial Hospital for specialized medical care. Their conditions remain critical and uncertain.
Understanding Road Accidents in Cuba
What caused the Matanzas collision?
The exact cause is currently undetermined, but there are speculations of a possible technical malfunction leading to the collision.
Were there any fatalities in the Matanzas accident?
No fatalities have been reported in the Matanzas accident, but several individuals were injured.
How frequent are road accidents in Cuba?
Road accidents are becoming increasingly frequent in Cuba, raising concerns among residents about road safety.