Cuba: Six Dead in Bus Accident in Ciego de Ávila
Kesnel Lima Ruiz, the director general of health in the province, stated that all emergency systems were activated and that there are sufficient resources and medicines to treat the injured. Jan 20, 2024 Photo: Cubadebate
January 20, 2025 Hour: 8:37 pm
The Minister of Transport, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, explained on his Facebook profile that the accident occurred under conditions of poor visibility due to fog. It is assumed that human error may have caused the accident, although a commission has been set up to investigate.
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A serious traffic accident on the road connecting Morón with Turiguanó Island in the province of Ciego de Ávila left six people tragically dead, according to preliminary reports by the newspaper Invasor. The incident involved two buses: one belonging to Constructora Militar and another transporting workers in the tourism sector.
Local authorities quickly moved to the accident site to coordinate care for the injured, who were taken to the Roberto Rodríguez Hospital in Morón and the Antonio Luaces Iraola Hospital in Ciego de Ávila. In a moving gesture of solidarity, the community of Morón gathered at the Provincial Roberto Rodríguez Hospital to donate blood in support of those affected.
Yoenkis Tapia Valido, director of the Morón Hospital, reported that the main injuries among patients include neurosurgical and limb fractures. To date, seven medical discharges have been recorded.
Kesnel Lima Ruiz, the director general of health in the province, stated that all emergency systems were activated and that there are sufficient resources and medicines to treat the injured.
Among the deceased are the drivers Yuniester Oliva Artiles and Yohelvis Reino Veitia, both from Ciego de Ávila, as well as four tourism workers: Ezequiel Días Matos (Baraguá), Daniel Trujillo Rodríguez (Morón), Yaensy Conde Vega, and Javier Hernández Zamora (both from Ciro Redondo).
The Minister of Transport, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, explained on his Facebook profile that the accident occurred under conditions of poor visibility due to fog. It is assumed that human error may have caused the accident, although a commission has been set up to investigate.
Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz expressed his regret for the accident through his social networks, sending condolences to the families of the victims and ensuring a constant follow-up on the evolution of the injured.
This tragic event highlights the urgent need to improve road safety on Cuban roads and the importance of maintaining constant vigilance over weather conditions that can affect driving.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: Cubadebate
