Early Saturday morning, a significant traffic accident occurred at the entrance of Las Tunas city, resulting in injuries to 11 individuals, including three in critical condition. Reports indicate that among the injured is a minor.
Based on images and reports, the collision appears to have involved two buses near the Marañón settlement along the Central Highway between Guáimaro and Las Tunas. Shocking photos shared on social media reveal the front of one bus completely destroyed.
The injured were promptly taken to Ernesto Guevara Provincial Hospital. Of those injured, three are in critical condition, classified as code red, requiring intensive medical care.
Local and provincial leaders, spearheaded by Walter Simón Noris and Yelenys Tornes Hernández, the president and vice-president of the Provincial Defense Council, respectively, arrived at the scene to assess the situation.
The Ministry of the Interior (MININT) authorities have launched an investigation to uncover the cause of this tragic accident.
Details on the Las Tunas Traffic Accident
What caused the traffic accident in Las Tunas?
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) authorities.
How many people were critically injured in the Las Tunas accident?
Three individuals are in critical condition following the accident.