On Thursday, a traffic accident in Santa Martha, Matanzas, resulted in 12 people being injured, as reported by the Girón newspaper on its official Facebook page. The collision occurred at the intersection of Calle 12 and Vía Rápida, involving a passenger car and a tractor. The exact reasons behind the crash remain under investigation.
Out of the injured, 11 individuals are receiving medical care at the "Julio Aristeguis Villamil" Territorial Hospital in Cárdenas. A 15-year-old girl was taken to the Provincial Pediatric Hospital due to the severity of her injuries. According to the Matanzas publication, all patients suffer from multiple traumas and are currently undergoing diagnostic evaluations. Health authorities have assured that the necessary conditions for medical attention are in place and that specialized personnel are on standby to assist the injured.
The injured were transported from the accident site in ambulances from the SIUM Regional Base in Cárdenas. The exact severity of each patient’s condition has not been disclosed, but authorities are maintaining clinical oversight of all cases. According to Radio Varadero, the accident happened in the late afternoon on Thursday, with the injured initially receiving first aid at Varadero medical facilities before being moved to Cárdenas. No fatalities have been reported as of now, and the authorities confirmed that the injured are still being assessed for their multiple traumas.
Dr. Pedro Pablo Olivera, the deputy director of the "Julio Aristeguis Villamil" Territorial Hospital, stated that once specific diagnoses are available, updates will be provided through local media. Party, government, and health sector officials have visited the hospitals to support the patients and medical staff.
Recently, Cuba has witnessed several tragic traffic incidents. In the Diez de Octubre municipality in Havana, a young motorcyclist died after colliding with a tourist bus at the intersection of Espadero and Acosta streets. His companion, a young woman named Adriana, was severely injured and rushed to a hospital. Witnesses suggested that high speed or the intersection's danger might have contributed to the accident. The victim was identified as Aslan, and his death elicited widespread grief among friends and social media users.
On the same day, in Holguín, another motorcyclist was injured after crashing into a truck under unclear circumstances. Although the medical report did not specify the severity of his injuries, it was confirmed that he received immediate specialized care. This second accident also occurred in Havana, heightening concerns about road safety in the city.
In parallel, family and friends of a young motorcyclist hospitalized from an earlier accident in Pinar del Río confirmed that his condition remained critical. The young man, identified as Brian, had crashed into a bus in a high-traffic area. His medical situation, described as "life-threatening," spurred community support and blood donation campaigns.
Key Questions About Recent Traffic Incidents in Cuba
What happened in the Matanzas accident?
A passenger car and a tractor collided at the intersection of Calle 12 and Vía Rápida in Santa Martha, Matanzas, injuring 12 people, including a 15-year-old girl.
Where are the injured receiving medical treatment?
Eleven of the injured are being treated at the "Julio Aristeguis Villamil" Territorial Hospital in Cárdenas, while the teenager was transferred to the Provincial Pediatric Hospital due to her injuries.
Are there any fatalities reported from the accident?
No fatalities have been reported so far, although all injured individuals have sustained multiple traumas.