Tragedy struck Báguanos as one of the individuals injured in the recent traffic accident at Loma de Rejondones succumbed to his injuries after undergoing surgery at the Lucía Íñiguez Landín Clinical-Surgical Hospital in Holguín. Leopoldo Castillo Torres, who suffered a pelvic fracture and a diaphragmatic injury, was operated on at the hospital but unfortunately passed away in the recovery room, as reported by the local newspaper Ahora!
The accident, which took place around 7 a.m. on Friday, involved a van from the Mining Geological Services Company (Explomat) and a truck from the Transport and Mechanization Services Company (Tranzmec) of Camagüey. At the scene, Dennis Jaime Sánchez, a resident of Castillito, Mayarí, who was traveling in the Explomat van, lost his life.
Current Status of Other Injured Victims
Several other individuals were injured and taken to Lucía Íñiguez Hospital for treatment:
Luis Miguel Figueredo Peña: Suffered severe cranial trauma, remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit, unable to undergo a Computed Axial Tomography (CAT) scan due to instability.
José Ramón Lugo Almaguer: Underwent surgery for bilateral hemothorax with multiple rib fractures and a traumatic wet lung, currently stable in the Intermediate Care Unit.
Yadel Gael del Río: Hospitalized in the orthopedic ward with a clavicle fracture and simple cranial trauma, reported stable.
Edilio Valdés Durán: Sustained simple cranial trauma with a negative CAT scan result, admitted to the surgical ward, in stable condition.
Daliannis Samantha Lugo, an eight-year-old from Barajagua in the municipality of Cueto, was treated at the Octavio de la Concepción de la Pedraja Pediatric Hospital. Her recovery has been positive, and she remains under observation in the Neurology ward, in good spirits and without complications.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities continue to investigate the causes of this tragic accident, which occurred on one of the most hazardous stretches of the Holguín-Moa highway.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Báguanos Accident
What were the vehicles involved in the Báguanos accident?
The accident involved a van from the Mining Geological Services Company (Explomat) and a truck from the Transport and Mechanization Services Company (Tranzmec) of Camagüey.
What is the condition of the other injured individuals?
The injured individuals are receiving treatment at Lucía Íñiguez Hospital, with conditions ranging from critical to stable. Specific details of their injuries are provided in the article.
Where is the investigation of the accident focused?
Authorities are investigating the accident's causes on the Holguín-Moa highway, particularly on the dangerous stretch where it occurred.