An incident marked by negligence shook the town of Morón in Ciego de Ávila on Wednesday night when a motorcyclist tragically lost his life after crashing into a metal stage left in the middle of the road during a widespread blackout.
The accident, which followed official activities in the area for the March of the Torches, has sparked significant outrage and has been labeled as an act of "criminal negligence."
Irma Broek, a prominent activist, was the first to bring attention to this tragic event with a powerful account:
"Tonight, a heartbreaking incident occurred in Morón that cannot be ignored," she wrote, pointing directly at the political event's organizers who left "a massive iron stage, a true metallic colossus," abandoned on the street without any signs, protection, or supervision.
In the pitch-black darkness caused by the blackout, Alexander Guerra, a 36-year-old father of two - a 9-year-old daughter and a 13-year-old son - was riding his motorcycle when he collided with the unseen structure. The impact proved fatal.
Broek described a chilling scene in a video recorded at the site: a woman desperately trying to revive him, as he lay motionless, covered in blood.
The tragic incident occurred on the same day as Alexander's youngest son's birthday, adding an even more heartrending layer to the story.
"An avoidable tragedy. A family shattered on a child's birthday," the activist lamented.
Witnesses reported that at the time of the accident, the only source of light in the vicinity came from the ETECSA building, apparently powered by a generator, while everything else remained in darkness.
The police were already on the scene when several residents arrived, drawn by the cries in the power outage's stillness.
Another Victim and Foreseen Danger
The sorrow extends beyond one family. According to the news outlet La Tijera, another young man on a motorcycle also crashed at the same location and is currently in critical condition at the Morón Hospital.
The platform squarely blamed the regime's institutions:
"Once again, a Cuban family mourns due to a system that prioritizes political propaganda over human life," La Tijera stated.
Unanswered Questions Demand Attention
Journalist José Luis Tan Estrada verified the events via social media:
"A motorcycle crashed into a stage left on the road for the March of the Torches, which was not removed in time," he explained, adding that "the accident occurred during a blackout, significantly reducing visibility."
Hours later, a patrol was stationed at the site to prevent further accidents, but for many, this measure came too late.
Criticism of Improvisation and Disregard for Life
"This is not an accident," Broek insisted.
"It's the foreseeable result of irresponsibility, improvisation, and disregard for the lives of ordinary people," she continued.
For the activist, the issue is not just the presence of the stage, but the entire system of priorities that places political events above public safety.
"While some march and take photos, others pay with their lives for the carelessness and arrogance of those who believe they own the streets and others' lives," she condemned.
The authorities have remained silent, with no official statement released regarding the incident, nor any mention of potential investigations or sanctions for the organizers of the political event.
Understanding the Tragic Events in Morón
What caused the motorcycle accident in Morón?
The accident occurred when a motorcyclist collided with a large iron stage left on the road after a political event, during a blackout that obscured visibility.
Who has been held responsible for the incident?
Activists and news outlets have blamed the event's organizers and the regime's institutions, accusing them of prioritizing political events over public safety.
Has there been an official response to the accident?
As of now, authorities have not released any official statements or mentioned investigations or sanctions related to the incident.