Two motorized police officers, commonly referred to as "caballitos," tragically lost their lives on Monday afternoon due to a traffic accident in the province of Camagüey, according to social media reports.
The incident, which has yet to be visually documented, occurred on the curve before reaching Siboney in Camagüey city, coming from Las Tunas, reported Facebook user María De Los Angeles Escobar Durán in the group “ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!”
One of the deceased officers was identified as Yuniesky, a resident of the town of Jiqui in the Sibanicú municipality of Camagüey. No details were available about the second officer.
Although the exact causes of the accident remain unconfirmed, users suggested that the "caballitos" were escorting a caravan when they were hit head-on by a car. "A car came straight at them; they were escorting a caravan," wrote user Yurisnel Matos. "A car coming from the opposite direction lost control and hit them," added another person.
Videos shared in the Facebook group “Accidentes automovilísticos en Cuba” showed the swift movement of ambulances in Camagüey city.
As of the time of writing, there has been no official statement from authorities or the police regarding this incident, which has left the community deeply concerned.
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Details on the Fatal Traffic Accident in Camagüey
Below are some frequently asked questions and answers about the recent tragic accident involving motorized police officers in Camagüey.
What happened to the motorized police officers in Camagüey?
Two motorized police officers, known as "caballitos," died in a traffic accident while escorting a caravan. They were hit head-on by a car that lost control.
Where did the accident occur?
The accident took place on the curve before reaching Siboney in Camagüey city, coming from Las Tunas.
Have the authorities released any statements?
As of now, there has been no official statement from the authorities or the police about the accident.