The tragic accident that took place on Sunday in the municipality of Majagua, Ciego de Ávila, has claimed a fourth life, as reported by the state-run Radio Surco on Monday. The latest victim, Yordanis Fernández Garrido, a 23-year-old, succumbed to his injuries at the Roberto Rodríguez Hospital in Morón, where he was being treated following the severe injuries he sustained in the crash.
The accident has left several others fighting for their lives. Among them, a 14-year-old remains in critical condition and has undergone surgery, though further updates on his recovery are still pending.
Details Emerge About the Tragic Incident
Radio Surco later provided a more comprehensive medical report on the accident, which took place near Río Grande in Majagua. According to their updates, 33 individuals were attended to at the emergency department of the Provincial General Teaching Hospital Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola. Of these, seven were minors.
Nine patients, including three children, were transferred to the Provincial General Teaching Hospital Roberto Rodríguez Fernández in Morón due to severe cranial and thoracic injuries.
Current Hospitalization Status
As of the latest reports, four individuals have died: Maikol Dayan Torres González, 13; Daniel Sarmiento Domínguez, 16; Lian Poso Duane, 14; and Yordanis Fernández Garrido, 23. At Hospital Antonio Luaces, 24 people remain hospitalized, including an adult in serious condition with thoracic trauma. Four pediatric patients are also hospitalized with multiple traumas, though their lives are not in immediate danger. The remaining patients are under medical observation for the next 24 hours.
Initially, it was reported that three patients were in critical condition, including a child whose life was at significant risk due to the extent of his injuries.
Circumstances Surrounding the Accident
The accident occurred on the morning of July 6 when a state-owned vehicle from the Hydraulic Resources Company, with the license plate B-236623, overturned on a stretch of road between Marroquín and Majagua, near Río Grande. The vehicle, carrying multiple passengers, lost control, leading to this devastating incident.
FAQs on Ciego de Ávila Accident
What caused the accident in Ciego de Ávila?
The accident was caused when a state-owned vehicle from the Hydraulic Resources Company lost control and overturned on the road near Río Grande in Majagua.
How many people have died as a result of the accident?
As of the latest reports, four individuals have died due to the accident.
Were there any minors involved in the accident?
Yes, several minors were involved, including seven who were treated at the hospital, and three who suffered severe injuries.