Truck Strikes Again: Another Trailer Stuck Beneath Santiago de Cuba Bridge

In a scene reminiscent of previous mishaps on the island, a container truck became lodged under an overpass at the exit of Contramaestre, Santiago de Cuba. This incident was reported via the Facebook group "Accidents Buses & Trucks," where members noted it as a "calculation error" when attempting to pass under the bridge's metal structure with an oversized container.

Images shared on social media show the truck, belonging to Transcontenedores, precariously tilted after colliding with the bridge. Some online commenters speculated that the container might be a "high cube," which exceeds the allowed height for such routes.

This incident is far from isolated. In recent months, similar accidents have occurred across the country, often due to inadequate signage or road repairs that alter clearance heights without updating indicators. Members of the Facebook group proposed solutions like deflating the tires to lower the truck and facilitate its removal. However, some emphasized the core issue is the lack of visible warnings about bridge clearance heights.

Other users recalled that similar incidents have recently taken place in Jatibonico, the Vía Blanca, and Havana, causing trucks to remain stuck for hours or even days, leading to traffic delays and disruptions. "Every week it's the same issue, and no lessons are learned," one frustrated user remarked, urging stronger preventive measures to avert future accidents.

The truck partially blocked the road, forcing drivers to seek alternative routes while efforts to free the vehicle were underway.