A traffic accident on Thursday at the Téneme curve in Holguín province resulted in several injuries, with a woman severely hurt and two children among the victims. According to Emilio Rodríguez Pupo, a government-affiliated reporter, the incident occurred on the Mayarí–Moa highway, between Cabonico and the Frank País municipality, involving a private vehicle carrying seven individuals.
Some of the injured are receiving medical attention at the Mayarí Hospital, where emergency protocols were immediately enacted. Other victims were transported to different medical facilities. Among the injured is Annia Inojosa Leyva, a resident of Moa, who is in critical condition with a fractured pelvis and head trauma.
Also injured are Fela Elisa Martínez Romero, a 10-year-old from Bayamo, and Nanda Lorena Fonseca Martínez, a 16-year-old from Moa. Top municipal officials have visited the hospital and remain on site with medical personnel attending to the patients.
Eyewitnesses shared photos of the rescue operation, highlighting the altruistic efforts of those who stopped to help the injured. Meanwhile, experts from the Ministry of the Interior are investigating the cause of the crash.
The Dangerous Roads of Holguín
This route has sparked concern in recent months due to its perilous nature. In mid-July, another accident in Mayarí injured seven after a truck overturned on wet pavement. In June, five youths were injured, four critically, when a vehicle veered off the road at the Yaya Uno descent.
Beyond Holguín, road safety issues have troubled other provinces. On Wednesday, a cyclist was fatally struck on the national highway. Additionally, in Havana, a dramatic accident at the city's entrance left a car overturned with significant material damage.
Understanding Holguín's Traffic Incidents
Where did the recent accident in Holguín occur?
The recent accident occurred at the Téneme curve on the Mayarí–Moa highway in Holguín province.
Who were among the injured in the Holguín accident?
Among the injured were Annia Inojosa Leyva, in critical condition, and two minors, Fela Elisa Martínez Romero and Nanda Lorena Fonseca Martínez.
What measures were taken following the accident?
Emergency protocols were activated at the Mayarí Hospital, and some victims were transferred to other medical centers. Authorities also initiated an investigation into the accident's cause.