A car accident on Saturday night in Havana resulted in a Russian-made Moskvitch flipping over in the middle of the roadway. This was reported by the Facebook account 'La Tijera', which shared a video showing the scene of the incident, capturing the vehicle on its side in the road.
"Right now on 25, near the traffic light at the Convention Palace in Playa, Havana," the account noted in its post, without providing further details about the mishap. As of this writing, the causes behind the accident remain unknown, although it appears no other vehicle was involved. Neither authorities nor state-run media have commented on the incident or on the condition of those inside the crashed vehicle.
In mid-October, a severe collision between two cars at an intersection in the Santos Suárez neighborhood of Havana resulted in one of the vehicles overturning. This incident occurred at the junction of Juan Bruno Zayas and General Lacret streets, where a Fiat Polski collided with a Moskvitch, causing the latter to flip onto its roof due to the impact.
A year earlier, in October 2023, another Moskvitch overturned on the road passing by the Ejército Rebelde dam in Havana, after the driver lost control and the car ended up upside down next to the highway divider in the Arroyo Naranjo municipality.
In August of that year, a dramatic accident on the Sagua road, in front of the La Estrella - Yabú community in Villa Clara, left a Moskvitch flipped with its wheels in the air following a collision with a Russian-made UAZ off-road vehicle.
Recently, a memorandum was announced as part of the cooperation between Russia and Cuba for the delivery of modern Moskvitch vehicles intended to bolster taxi services on the island. This document was signed by Moscow's Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry, Maxim Liksutov, and Cuba's Minister of Transport, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila.
The agreement was finalized during a visit by the Cuban official to Russia. Liksutov promised that Moscow would send an initial batch of 50 Moskvitch vehicles to Cuba, with the possibility of adapting the cars' multimedia systems to Spanish to enhance usability.
These cars are set to be used in the taxi fleets of Havana and Varadero, aiming to improve urban transportation and provide greater comfort and safety to passengers. It is expected that their services will likely be offered in foreign currency.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moskvitch Car Accidents in Havana
What caused the Moskvitch to flip in the recent Havana accident?
The cause of the accident that resulted in the Moskvitch flipping is currently unknown, and there seems to be no involvement of another vehicle.
Have the authorities commented on the recent Moskvitch accident?
As of now, neither the authorities nor the official media have made any statements regarding the accident or the status of those involved.
What are the plans for the new Moskvitch cars in Cuba?
The new Moskvitch cars are intended to enhance taxi services in Havana and Varadero, providing improved transportation options for both residents and tourists.