A traffic accident on Tuesday along the Guardalavaca road in Holguín province resulted in injuries to a driver. The mishap involved a white Geely car and a yellow truck, as depicted in images shared by Pedro Domínguez on the Facebook group "ACCIDENTS BUSES & TRUCKS for more experience and fewer victims!"
The Geely was operated by Pastor Yerandis, a member of the Yaguajay church in Chorro de Maíta, affiliated with the Assemblies of God. Local reports indicate that the pastor sustained head trauma and injuries to his leg and spine, necessitating his transport to a medical facility for care.
The truck driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, reportedly did not suffer any serious injuries, according to initial available information. Official details regarding the accident's causes have yet to be released.
Tragic Accident Claims Multiple Lives
On the night of Friday, June 20, a catastrophic accident occurred at kilometer 2 of the road to Luis Lazo in Pinar del Río. The driver of a semi-trailer lost control and crashed into a group of pedestrians on the sidewalk in front of a residence.
The heartbreaking incident resulted in the deaths of four individuals. The deceased have been identified as Miliany Pérez Javier, 9; Anairis Sánchez Blanco, 24, who was pregnant; Aliomar A. Sotolongo Alcina, 21; and Deisy Javier Pérez, 53.
Severely injured were Adalberto Rodríguez Martínez, 23, and 10-year-old Arlenis Martínez Blanco. Both are currently hospitalized.
On June 19, another tragedy struck when a tanker truck loaded with oil overturned at kilometer 6 on the El Cobre road in Santiago de Cuba, leaving one person dead and two others injured.
FAQs on Recent Traffic Accidents in Cuba
What happened in the Holguín road accident?
A white Geely car collided with a yellow truck on the Guardalavaca road, resulting in injuries to the Geely's driver, Pastor Yerandis.
Who were the victims in the Pinar del Río crash?
The victims included Miliany Pérez Javier, 9; Anairis Sánchez Blanco, 24, who was pregnant; Aliomar A. Sotolongo Alcina, 21; and Deisy Javier Pérez, 53.
How many people were injured in the Santiago de Cuba truck accident?
One person lost their life and two others were injured when a tanker truck overturned on the El Cobre road.