A devastating traffic accident took place on Saturday night in the municipality of Guisa, located in Granma province, resulting in the preliminary deaths of two individuals and causing injuries to several others, according to reports shared on social media by local citizens and platforms.
Eyewitnesses reported that the crash occurred in the area between El Patio and Figueredo, a region known as Comunidad Ortega. The driver of a truck lost control of his vehicle while attempting to avoid a cyclist on the road. An oncoming car failed to switch to low beams, causing a glare that blinded the truck driver, leading to the vehicle overturning.
Images circulating online depict the wrecked state of the truck, with its cabin severely deformed, while numerous people—rescuers, onlookers, and family members of the victims—gathered at the scene. Ambulances and emergency personnel also arrived promptly to assist.
Platforms such as Portal del Ciudadano Granma, Revolico Guisa, and personal profiles have been sharing updates on this developing story, consistently reporting two fatalities and at least two individuals in critical condition. However, these figures have yet to be officially verified by authorities.
Residents in the vicinity noted that one of the injured was unconscious during the rescue operation. At the time of writing, neither the authorities nor state-run media outlets have acknowledged the tragedy. The specific causes of the accident remain under investigation.
This unfortunate event adds to a series of recent traffic accidents in Cuba involving trucks, many of which have had tragic outcomes. On March 3, 2025, a tanker truck carrying alcohol overturned and caught fire on the South Road connecting the municipalities of Colón and Calimete in Matanzas. The co-driver died, and the driver was injured.
In another incident on January 2, 2025, a passenger truck overturned on a bridge known as El Francés, on the road linking Camagüey with Santa Cruz del Sur. One person was killed, and 63 others were injured, including 13 minors.
Days earlier, on December 23, 2024, a truck fell from a height of about ten meters while crossing a bridge in the municipality of Florencia, in Ciego de Ávila province. This accident claimed the life of a young Cuban woman and injured 11 people, including three minors.
These incidents highlight a troubling reality on the nation’s roads, characterized by deteriorating infrastructure, inadequate transportation, an aging vehicle fleet, and reckless driving, all of which contribute to making road travel increasingly hazardous on the island.
Understanding Truck Accidents in Cuba
What are the main causes of truck accidents in Cuba?
The primary causes include deteriorating road conditions, outdated vehicles, inadequate transportation systems, and reckless driving habits.
How have recent truck accidents impacted public safety in Cuba?
Recent accidents have highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure improvements and stricter traffic regulations to enhance public safety on Cuban roads.