(EFE)
The accident occurred when a vehicle headed for the eastern city of Holguín tried to overtake a truck, made a sharp right turn and collided with a car traveling in the opposite direction, the provincial newspaper reported. Escambray.
Four of the injured are reported to be in serious condition, three of them are minors and receive medical assistance at the Provincial Pediatric Hospital. Another six have minor injuries, according to the source.
The most recent report from the National Transit Directorate and the Highway Commission quantifies 7,302 traffic accidents registered in Cuba between January and September of this year.
The most recent report from the National Transit Directorate and the Highway Commission quantifies 7,302 traffic accidents registered in Cuba between January and September of this year.
These have caused the death of 507 people, an increase of 157 deaths compared to the same period in 2021, according to official statistics.
The main causes are inattentive driving and lane invasion and speeding, the traffic authorities specified.
Other causes are ignoring traffic signals, the low perception of risk by pedestrians and drivers, the poor condition of the roads due to lack of maintenance and the circulation of a fleet of vehicles with more than 50 years of operation.
In 2021, 8,354 claims occurred, which represented an increase of 8.32% (632) compared to 2020 and left 589 deaths; while in 2020 the 7,712 accidents reported on Cuban roads left 475 deaths.
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