On Monday morning, the city of Camagüey witnessed two separate traffic accidents, leading to injuries for at least three people, as reported by eyewitnesses. The first incident took place around 6 a.m. at the intersection of Martí Street and the Central Highway, near the Las Carpas café. This collision involved a car and two bicycles, as noted by members of the Facebook group "Accidentes Buses & Camiones por más experiencia y menos víctimas!".
The exact cause of the crash remains unclear, but some onlookers speculated that the cyclists might have veered into the car's path, causing the collision. As a result of the impact, the cyclists sustained injuries, according to Alexander Ríos Cruz. Both individuals were bakers, and one report mentioned that one might have succumbed to the injuries, although this has not been confirmed.
Another accident was reported later that same day on the same Central Highway, this time near the old video room and close to the Hotel Camagüey. A tanker truck collided with an electric tricycle, leaving the tricycle driver with severe injuries. A Facebook post by Jorge Luis Florat Adan suggested that the tricycle driver was at fault, having entered the truck's lane. The post also mentioned that the injured individual relies on crutches for mobility.
Contrarily, a report on the “Reporte Cuba Ya” page indicated that the tricycle driver only sustained minor injuries and credited the swift actions of emergency services for providing immediate assistance. The report stated that the driver’s condition is stable, and a full recovery is anticipated.
At the time of this article's publication, no further updates on the health status of those injured in both accidents have been released.
Just three days prior, another severe traffic accident occurred at the entrance to the Monte Carlo subdivision in Camagüey, involving a motorcyclist who collided with a Lada car and suffered serious injuries. Meanwhile, early Saturday morning saw a tragic accident in Guantánamo that resulted in one death and another person injured.
Throughout 2024, Cuba recorded 7,507 traffic accidents, marking a 12% decrease from the previous year. These incidents resulted in 634 fatalities (a 13% decrease) and 6,613 injuries (a 4% reduction), according to statistics from the Specialized Traffic Organ of the Directorate General of the Revolutionary National Police (PNR). The Cuban government has identified drivers as the primary culprits behind traffic accidents in the nation.
Understanding Traffic Accidents in Cuba
What were the circumstances of the first accident in Camagüey?
The first accident occurred around 6 a.m. at the intersection of Martí Street and the Central Highway in Camagüey, involving a car and two bicycles. The exact cause is unknown, but speculation suggests that the cyclists might have entered the car's lane.
How did the second accident on the Central Highway occur?
The second accident involved a tanker truck and an electric tricycle near the old video room and Hotel Camagüey. It is believed that the tricycle driver was responsible for entering the truck's lane, leading to the collision.
What are the overall traffic accident statistics for Cuba in 2024?
In 2024, Cuba experienced 7,507 traffic accidents, resulting in 634 deaths and 6,613 injuries. These figures represent a decrease in accidents, fatalities, and injuries compared to the previous year.