A truck carrying two containers overturned while accessing the National Highway in Havana province, an incident that quickly spread across social media, prompting reactions from users who witnessed the scene.
The initial images were shared by Yurielkis González in the Facebook group "ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!", showing the truck toppled over at the roadside, with the containers precariously tilted.
The Scene at 100th Street
Several comments in the post indicated that the accident took place in the morning at the 100th Street bridge and the Pinar del Río highway intersection. A user specified that the truck was traveling from Pinar del Río towards Havana and overturned while merging onto 100th Street.
Another eyewitness, Marlon Ferrari Casas, described the truck driver as a young man who appeared visibly shaken and especially concerned since the cargo belonged to a small private business. Ferrari Casas criticized that many people preferred to snap photos of the overturned vehicle rather than offer assistance to the driver.
Speculations on the Cause
Comments also suggested possible causes for the accident, with most attributing it to excessive speed. One observer noted that the truck "took the curve too fast," while another mentioned the vehicle might have exited the highway too rapidly, with inertia causing it to overturn on the curve.
Another user speculated that the steering might have locked or that the truck was moving at an unsafe speed for that stretch.
No official reports have been released regarding the incident, the driver's health, or any material damage.
Understanding the Havana Truck Accident
What caused the truck to overturn in Havana?
Witnesses and online commenters largely attribute the accident to excessive speed as the truck attempted to merge onto 100th Street.
Were there any injuries reported from the truck accident?
There have been no official reports on the driver's health or any injuries resulting from the accident.
How did the public react to the accident?
Many onlookers were criticized for taking photos of the overturned truck instead of helping the driver, who was clearly distressed.