In the early hours of Monday, Havana authorities began probing the reasons behind a bus accident where a public transit articulated bus crashed into a two-story house on Santa Amalia Avenue. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties.
Cubadebate reported that bus number 513, from the UEB Terminal Santa Amalia, violently collided with the residence around 3:30 a.m. The swift evacuation of the home's residents and the timing of the incident were crucial in averting a more severe tragedy, the outlet noted.
The official report highlighted that "material damage is substantial," affecting both the house's structure and the bus itself. Teams from the Ministry of the Interior, firefighters, technicians, and government representatives arrived at the site to secure the area, ensure the safety of neighbors, and conduct a technical damage assessment. Authorities have initiated a "thorough investigation" to pinpoint the exact causes of the accident.
Photos shared by Yohandy Aguilera Castillo on the Facebook group "Accidentes Automovilísticos en Cuba e Información en la vía" capture the moment the bus was removed from the house with a crane and later driven away under its own power.
Additional images posted by Rickee Estrada reveal the condition of both the bus and the damaged house. Estrada expressed relief that "luckily, there were no fatalities."
Following the incident involving public bus 513 on Santa Amalia Avenue, social media buzzed with images, videos, and discussions about the event. Numerous users voiced concerns over the rising frequency of such accidents in Cuba and the precarious state of the nation's public transport system. "We barely have buses, and the few we do have are frequently in accidents," remarked one artisan. Another user lamented, "the extent of the damage to the house, especially in these times, poor owners." Some speculated that the driver might have been intoxicated, though this has not been officially verified. Commenters collectively demanded accountability and penalties should negligence be proven.
Understanding the Havana Bus Crash
What caused the bus to crash into the house in Havana?
The cause of the bus accident is currently under thorough investigation by Havana authorities to determine the exact reasons behind the crash.
Were there any injuries reported from the bus accident?
No injuries or casualties were reported as a result of the bus crash thanks to the prompt evacuation of the residents and the timing of the incident.
What is the extent of the damage caused by the bus crash?
The crash caused significant structural damage to both the two-story house and the bus itself, as stated in the official report.