In a recent incident, a large truck carrying a container overturned early Friday on a bridge in Havana. The accident took place on the highway to Pinar del Río at the intersection with Avenida 114, as reported by a member of the "ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!" group on Facebook.
The mishap occurred in the early hours, and the vehicle remained on its side for several hours afterward. Online sources indicated that there were no injuries, only property damage, though it is unclear whether the truck was transporting any cargo.
As of this writing, no official media outlets have provided details about the event. Traffic accidents involving overturned trucks are a common occurrence in Cuba. Just this week, another truck loaded with chicken flipped over in Havana, specifically in the Río Piedras area of Guanabacoa, near the intersection of Monumental with the road to Santa María del Rosario.
Fortunately, that incident also resulted in no injuries, and the cargo was left untouched. The Freightliner truck, a product of Daimler Truck North America LLC, ended up on its left side, partially obstructing the road. Several locals gathered at the scene, and some appeared to assist the driver in siphoning fuel from the truck's tanks.
Understanding Traffic Incidents in Cuba
What caused the truck accident on the Havana bridge?
The specific cause of the truck accident on the Havana bridge has not been disclosed, and no official statements have been made regarding the incident.
Were there any injuries in the Havana truck accident?
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the truck accident on the Havana bridge, only material damages.
How common are truck accidents in Cuba?
Truck accidents are relatively common in Cuba, often resulting in overturned vehicles blocking roadways, as seen in recent incidents in Havana.