In the early hours of Monday morning, a Hyundai Palisade SUV lost control and crashed into the wall of the Martí Library, situated in Santa Clara's iconic Vidal Park, a central landmark in the heart of the capital of Villa Clara.
Official media representative Henry Omar Pérez reported on Facebook that the vehicle's occupants were promptly taken to Arnaldo Milián Castro Hospital for medical evaluation.
Witnesses, as cited by Pérez, indicated that those involved were conscious and suffered only minor injuries, with no fatalities reported.
The scene was swiftly attended by the Ministry of the Interior and Fire Brigade personnel, who provided initial assistance and secured the area following the crash, which caused noticeable damage to the library's structure.
The incident, which happened at dawn, caused concern among local residents and passersby.
Critical Accident in Ciego de Ávila Leaves Three Severely Injured
Shortly before, around 5:40 a.m., another major accident in Ciego de Ávila resulted in 27 individuals being injured, with three in critical condition, following a collision between a Girón bus and a horse-drawn cart in the La Caoba community, Venezuela municipality, as confirmed by local outlets Televisión Avileña and Periódico Invasor.
According to Dr. Inés Padrón González, head of the Emergency Service at Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola Provincial Hospital, the three critically injured individuals suffered severe cranial trauma and closed abdominal injuries with free fluid in the cavity, with high chances of requiring surgical intervention.
In total, 24 of those injured received care at the municipal polyclinic, while three were transferred to the provincial hospital. Here, Communist Party and Avileño Government authorities are overseeing the medical response.
The accident took place in a rural area with limited visibility and poor road conditions, factors that may have contributed to the mishap, although investigations into the exact causes are ongoing.
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What caused the Hyundai SUV to crash in Santa Clara?
The Hyundai SUV lost control and collided with the wall of the Martí Library in Santa Clara's Vidal Park. The specific reasons for losing control were not detailed in the report.
How many people were injured in the Ciego de Ávila accident?
In the Ciego de Ávila accident, 27 people were injured, including three who were critically wounded and required urgent medical attention.
What were the conditions during the Ciego de Ávila accident?
The accident occurred in a rural area with poor visibility and deteriorated road conditions, potentially contributing to the crash.