A passenger truck and a Yutong bus collided early Saturday morning in Sancti Spíritus, with no injuries or fatalities reported. The incident occurred on the Central Highway, between the El Majá community and the Jatibonico municipality.
According to a witness who is a member of the Facebook group "ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!", the bus was on its route from Havana to Manzanillo. "A minor scrape in the early morning during a crossing, only damages," the witness clarified.
Images shared show that the bus suffered damages to its rear, on the driver's side. Passengers had to disembark from the vehicle.
Causes and Reactions
Several internet users commented that the possible cause of the collision is that the road has become very narrow and is in poor condition, requiring extreme caution at crossings. Others claimed that Yutong drivers often tend to drive in the center of the road and believe they have the right to not slow down during crossings because they are carrying passengers.
Understanding the Collision on Central Highway
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about the recent collision involving a Yutong bus and a passenger truck on the Central Highway.
Were there any injuries or fatalities in the collision?
No, there were no injuries or fatalities reported in the collision.
Where did the collision occur?
The collision occurred on the Central Highway, between the El Majá community and the Jatibonico municipality in Sancti Spíritus.
What were the possible causes of the collision?
Internet users speculated that the collision was caused by the narrow and poor condition of the road, as well as the tendency of Yutong drivers to drive in the center of the road without slowing down at crossings.