A traffic incident occurred at the notorious stretch known as La Gloriosa on the road connecting Gaspar (Baraguá municipality) to Ciego de Ávila city, raising alarms among drivers and locals. According to witness accounts, accidents have become a frequent occurrence in this area.
The news quickly spread across social media platforms, with eyewitnesses sharing videos and photos of the crash. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a truck and at least two cars, all sustaining significant damage.
Digital creator Alexander Ríos Cruz posted on Facebook that, while there were no fatalities, several people were injured.
In the comments section of his post, a person claiming to be a relative of one of the injured confirmed, "There are no deaths, just injuries and material losses."
However, another user mentioned that "the truck driver is undergoing surgery, while others sustained only minor injuries."
Blame on Reckless Driving
The anger of those witnessing the event was not only directed at the accident itself but also at what they perceive as a pattern of reckless driving along this stretch of highway in the province.
Driver Yunior Tamayo Barrios, who recorded a video from the scene, directly blamed the carelessness of several drivers. "This is a wake-up call to all drivers; they're driving recklessly," he wrote while sharing the video that showed the wrecked vehicles and a large crowd gathered at the site.
Yunior, who frequently travels this road, emphasized that the lack of caution among other drivers endangers those who try to adhere to traffic rules. "They don't respect each other's lane, they swerve, forcing you off the road. Take care of your family; December is coming, and things are getting worse. Look at this wreck... it's the carelessness of drivers speeding recklessly," he stated in the video.
He also highlighted the recent surge in accidents: "Just yesterday and today, how many accidents have happened on the same road in Ciego de Ávila?"
A Notoriously Dangerous Road
Social media comments from local residents point out that this section of the Gaspar road is among the most hazardous in the province.
One user noted that "it's one of the roads with the highest number of accidents in the year," while another remarked that in this stretch, "they've lost count of the accidents this year."
Although official reports on the incident haven't been released, locals agree that the combination of reckless behavior and the high frequency of accidents in the area calls for increased control and responsibility from those traveling on the road.
Questions About Traffic Safety in Ciego de Ávila
Why is the La Gloriosa stretch considered dangerous?
The La Gloriosa stretch is considered dangerous due to frequent accidents, which are often attributed to reckless driving and a lack of adherence to traffic regulations.
What are the common causes of accidents in this area?
Common causes include reckless driving, lack of respect for traffic lanes, and high speeds which increase the risk of collisions.
How are locals reacting to the increase in accidents?
Locals are expressing concern and frustration, calling for better control and responsibility from drivers to prevent further incidents.