Following a severe accident involving an electric tricycle that plunged from the Viaduct Bridge into the San Juan River, eight individuals, including two minors, are receiving medical care at hospitals in Matanzas. Recent updates from medical authorities have provided details on the status of those injured.
According to the latest information, one individual is in critical condition and has undergone surgery, while the remaining injuries are considered minor.
Current Medical Status of Victims
The injured have been treated at two medical facilities: the Faustino Pérez Hernández Clinical Surgical Teaching Hospital and the Eliseo Noel Caamaño Pediatric Hospital.
Six Adults Treated at Faustino Pérez Hospital
Dr. Gretter Robaina Rodríguez, the associate director at Faustino Pérez, reported that six adults were admitted to this hospital. Among them:
- One patient is in serious condition, suffering from closed abdominal and thoracic trauma, necessitating urgent surgical intervention, which was underway at the time of the medical report.
- Five individuals sustained minor injuries. These patients are under observation for a few hours and will undergo additional tests. If their conditions improve, they could be discharged later in the day.
Two Minors at Pediatric Hospital
At the Eliseo Noel Caamaño Pediatric Hospital, the following cases were reported:
- A young girl, with no visible injuries, is being observed for 24 hours as a precautionary measure.
- A teenage girl who did sustain injuries, though not severe. Her overall condition is stable.
Dr. Anaelis Santana Álvarez, the hospital director, shared this information during a meeting with the province's first secretary of the Party, Mario Sabines Lorenzo, and Governor Marieta Poey Zamora, who visited the facility after the accident.
The Incident: Tricycle Plummets from Viaduct Bridge
The accident occurred on Monday morning when an electric tricycle with several passengers fell from the Viaduct Bridge into the San Juan River in Matanzas, one of the city's busiest routes. Images shared by journalist Pedro Rizo Martínez reveal the vehicle was heavily damaged after falling from a significant height.
Emergency and rescue teams, along with provincial leaders, promptly arrived at the scene.
Unanswered Questions and Prior Incidents
Currently, the identities of the injured remain undisclosed, and no official causes have been identified. It is unclear whether the accident resulted from a technical malfunction, human error, or adverse road conditions.
This is not the first accident to occur at the Viaduct Bridge. In 2021, a car fell into the same river after crashing through the protective barrier. During that incident, the driver was rescued alive by witnesses and Ministry of the Interior (MININT) personnel, who also successfully retrieved the vehicle after an extensive operation.
Key Questions About the Matanzas Tricycle Accident
What is the current condition of the critically injured individual?
The individual in critical condition has undergone surgery for closed abdominal and thoracic trauma. Their current status remains serious.
How many people were injured in the Matanzas tricycle accident?
A total of eight individuals were injured, including six adults and two minors.
What are the potential causes of the accident?
As of now, no official causes have been released. It is unclear if the accident was due to a vehicle malfunction, human error, or adverse conditions on the road.