Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Central Havana

A traffic incident on Thursday on Infanta Street in Central Havana resulted in one fatality and several individuals sustaining serious injuries, as reported by eyewitnesses on social media. The Facebook page "La Tijera" shared details from user Reinier Emilio López, who was present at the scene. According to López, the crash involved two motorcycles, not three, and was triggered by the negligence of a car driver attempting to avoid a pothole, which led to the tragic outcome. The deceased succumbed instantly, while the injured parties were swiftly taken to nearby hospitals. Local residents and Facebook users have extended their condolences to the bereaved family and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

According to Cubanet, traffic-related fatalities in Cuba surged by 18% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year. Between January and March of this year, 173 deaths were recorded, marking an increase of 27 from the 146 fatalities reported in the same timeframe in 2024. The media outlet highlighted that the primary factors contributing to these accidents include poor road maintenance, aging vehicles that have been in use for over forty years, and human errors such as disregarding traffic rules and reckless driving.

Another Road Tragedy

Earlier this week, another road accident occurred at kilometer 293 of the central highway near Antón Díaz, just outside Santa Clara. This incident left a man injured and a minor in need of hospital treatment, as reported by the local state-run media outlet Soy Villa Clara. The accident happened when a scooter lost control and overturned, resulting in the driver suffering head injuries and severe shoulder pain. Witnesses noted that high-ranking provincial officials, who were passing by at the time, stopped immediately to summon emergency services from the Arnaldo Milián Castro Provincial Hospital.