Seventeen individuals who sustained injuries during an early Friday morning accident near the National Highway in Cienfuegos have been treated at the Gustavo Aldereguía Lima General Hospital. Four of these individuals remain hospitalized—two in critical condition and two in serious condition—while the others have been discharged as they are no longer in life-threatening situations, according to the latest report.
Information from the state-run Canal Caribe confirmed the fatalities of Mikenia Valenciana Godínez (36), originally from La Maya (Santiago de Cuba) but residing in Havana, and Dainé Rodríguez Hernández (22), from Santiago de Cuba.
The tragic incident occurred shortly after 2:00 a.m., when the driver of a Yutong bus, en route from Guantánamo to Havana, lost control and veered off the road.
Provincial and municipal authorities swiftly activated response and transport protocols; the injured were taken to provincial hospitals.
Preliminary reports indicated two deaths and 18 injuries, with the majority of emergency care focused at the main hospital in Cienfuegos.
At the Gustavo Aldereguía Lima Hospital, medical teams noted that four patients are still in the multidisciplinary intensive care unit—two critically ventilated and two in serious condition with injuries such as hip fractures and post-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage—while ten "green code" cases have been discharged after making full recoveries.
Several patients and family members praised the efficient reception, examinations (including X-rays and ultrasounds), and comprehensive care, expressing gratitude for the swift action of the ambulance services, medical staff, and support teams mobilized after the accident.
Meanwhile, ongoing communication with families and coordination of transfers to home provinces are being ensured for those who require it.
Local authorities reiterated that the response was "timely and effective" and will continue to provide updates as the clinical condition of the hospitalized individuals evolves.
This incident adds to a series of mass accidents on Cuban roads in recent weeks, a phenomenon linked by specialists and local reports to road deterioration, driver fatigue, and technical deficiencies in state-run transportation.
The ongoing investigation aims to determine the specific causes of the accident in Cienfuegos and any potential liabilities.
Key Questions About the Cienfuegos Accident
What caused the accident in Cienfuegos?
The accident occurred when the driver of a Yutong bus lost control and veered off the road. The specific causes are still under investigation.
How many people were injured in the Cienfuegos accident?
Seventeen people were injured in the accident, with four remaining in intensive care and others having been discharged.
What is the current condition of the injured victims?
Four individuals are still hospitalized in intensive care—two critically ventilated and two in serious condition. The rest have been discharged.