A devastating accident late at night on February 12 on the National Highway resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 17 others, including two in critical condition.
According to Escambray, the incident involved a Diana bus traveling from Havana to the eastern part of the country. The crash occurred just a few kilometers from the Zaza bridge in the province of Sancti Spíritus.
The injured victims are currently receiving medical care at the Camilo Cienfuegos Provincial General Hospital in the city of Sancti Spíritus. The two critically injured patients are under specialized attention. The identities of the four deceased have not yet been officially confirmed.
So far, authorities have not provided details on the cause of the accident. The Cuban police have launched an investigation.
Officials have confirmed that the hospital is equipped with the necessary resources to care for the injured.
This tragic event once again highlights the pressing issue of road safety on Cuban highways, which are frequently the scene of traffic accidents with tragic outcomes.
Updated information regarding the condition of the injured and the identity of the victims is expected to be released in the coming hours.
Key Details About the Sancti Spíritus Highway Accident
What caused the accident in Sancti Spíritus?
The causes of the accident have not been specified by the authorities, and an investigation is currently underway.
Where are the injured being treated?
The injured are receiving medical care at the Camilo Cienfuegos Provincial General Hospital in Sancti Spíritus.
Has the identity of the victims been released?
The identities of the four deceased victims have not yet been officially disclosed.