This past Sunday, a severe accident occurred in Artemisa province when a bus carrying a family overturned on the road leading to the Las Terrazas Tourist Complex. The crash resulted in injuries to more than 20 individuals, though none suffered life-threatening harm, according to official sources.
The mishap took place around 11:00 a.m. and involved a vehicle commonly referred to as an "aspirin," operated by the Cooperativa No Agropecuaria de Transporte Artemisa. The bus was transporting family members on their way to celebrate a birthday, as reported by the local newspaper El Artemiseño.
The majority of the injured were taken to the Comandante Pinares Hospital in San Cristóbal municipality. Dr. Yolani Torres Martínez, the hospital director, stated that eight children and 13 adults were treated there, emphasizing that “none were in immediate life-threatening condition.”
Dr. Torres further explained that all the injured were classified under the green code in the medical emergency system. However, she noted they would remain under observation at the hospital for at least 24 hours.
Additionally, the doctor mentioned that two other individuals were transferred to the provincial capital, with one later sent to the General Calixto García Surgical Clinic Hospital in Havana for a CT scan and neurosurgical evaluation, despite not being in serious condition.
The accident victims hail from the municipalities of Candelaria and Artemisa. As of now, there have been no further updates regarding the condition of the injured or the causes behind the incident.
This traffic accident adds to a series of crashes that have occurred over the past week across various provinces. A head-on collision between two motorcycles in Santo Domingo, Villa Clara, on Friday evening resulted in one fatality and several injuries, including a child.
On Saturday, a taxi caught fire after being struck by a military jeep that lost control on the 8 Vías, near the El Repollo area in Guanabacoa, at the entrance of Havana. Three lives were claimed in this tragedy: a foreign tourist and two young men serving in the military.
Earlier in the week, a major accident occurred in Mayarí, Holguín, where seven individuals were injured after a private truck overturned due to slippery roads.
According to official statistics, traffic accidents have decreased in 2025 compared to the previous year. However, these incidents remain frequent, with an increase in fatalities, particularly among pedestrians and riders of bicitaxis, motorcycles, and mopeds.
The National Commission on Road Safety recently reported that from January to May, there were 3,035 accidents, resulting in 2,670 injuries and 290 deaths.
Understanding Traffic Accidents in Cuba
What caused the bus accident in Artemisa?
The specific cause of the bus accident in Artemisa has not yet been determined or disclosed by the authorities.
How frequent are traffic accidents in Cuba?
Traffic accidents in Cuba are quite common, with reports indicating over 3,000 incidents from January to May in 2025 alone.
What measures are being taken to reduce traffic accidents in Cuba?
The details on specific measures to reduce traffic accidents in Cuba have not been outlined, although authorities are likely focusing on improving road safety and enforcement of traffic laws.