On Monday, a tragic accident on the Moa-Baracoa highway in Holguín province resulted in multiple fatalities, according to preliminary reports from official sources.
The collision, which occurred in the afternoon near the Ernesto Che Guevara Nickel Company in Moa, involved a truck and a tricycle, as stated by Camilo Velazco Petittón, head of the La Voz del Níquel radio station. However, he did not specify the number of casualties.
In contrast, a post in the "Motorinas Moa" Facebook group claimed that five people lost their lives in the accident, a figure yet to be officially verified.
As of this publication, the identities of those who perished in the crash remain undisclosed.
One social media user mentioned that three of the deceased were from the same family, while another individual noted that a couple from the Punta Gorda community was also among the deceased.
Photographs shared online depict the truck overturned by a riverbank and the significant damage to the tricycle.
Comments on these posts reveal that the tricycle was carrying passengers, and the truck is owned by Womy Equipment Rental. This Dutch company specializes in the rental, sale, and maintenance of heavy equipment, vehicles (cars, trucks, buses), and machinery, according to online information.
Understanding the Moa Highway Accident
What caused the accident on the Moa highway?
The accident involved a collision between a truck and a tricycle near the Ernesto Che Guevara Nickel Company in Moa.
How many fatalities have been reported?
While official sources have not confirmed the number, a Facebook post suggests that five people died in the accident.
What is known about the victims?
The identities of the victims have not been released, but reports indicate that three were from the same family, and a couple from Punta Gorda was also involved.