Havana.- On the morning of January 20, a tragic accident The traffic incident occurred on the highway that connects Morón with the island of Turiguanó, in the province of Ciego de Ávila. The crash, which involved a Transmetro bus and another from Ómnibus Nacionales, left a preliminary balance of at least four people dead, according to the local newspaper. Invader on your Facebook profile.
The authorities have not yet revealed the identity of the victims or the exact number of injured, but the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA) in Ciego de Ávila made an urgent call to the community: “People who can donate blood should be directed to the Morón Hospital, since there are several injured people who need immediate attention.”
Traffic accidents represent a recurring problem in Cuba. According to official data, in 2022 more than 9,400 traffic accidents were reported in the country, with a death toll of 700 and around 7,000 injured. The main causes include the poor condition of the roads, the age of the vehicles, and in some cases, the recklessness of the drivers. In Ciego de Ávila, accidents are common on rural roads such as the one that connects Morón with Turiguanó, where the road conditions and the high traffic of heavy vehicles increase the risks.
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