This past Saturday, a truck carrying a container found itself wedged beneath a bridge on Havana's Vía Blanca. The incident was first reported on the Facebook page La Tijera, which detailed that the mishap took place under the Trébol Bridge on Vía Blanca. The truck ended up obstructing one of the lanes, according to the report.
Eyewitnesses, speaking to this Facebook profile, noted that the accident happened when the driver attempted to pass under the bridge without heeding the height clearance signs clearly posted on the support pillars. "If the driver had opted for the overpass, this incident could have been avoided," one observer remarked.
Such occurrences are not unprecedented. Back in 2022, a truck got stuck beneath the bridge at the Calixto García Stadium in Holguín, as the driver ignored the height of his vehicle while navigating the route. Around the same period, another large truck carrying a container was lodged under a bridge on the Central Highway, between the provinces of Granma and Santiago de Cuba.
A year later, a passenger truck became embedded in a bridge on Cuba's National Highway at kilometer 202. This accident was reported early Monday morning by two separate users. "A truck collided with the bridge and nearly fell between the separators. It ended up wedged between the two bridges with the cab hanging down," a user detailed on the Facebook page Accidentes de Buses y Camiones.
Common Questions About Truck Accidents in Cuba
What causes trucks to get stuck under bridges in Cuba?
Trucks often get stuck under bridges due to drivers ignoring height clearance signs, misjudging the height of their vehicles, or choosing incorrect routes.
Are these incidents common in Cuba?
Yes, similar incidents have occurred in the past, indicating a recurring issue with vehicle height awareness and route planning.