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Four dead in traffic accident on Camagüey highway

Four individuals lost their lives in a tragic traffic accident early Thursday morning on the road to Santa Lucia Beach In Newlocated in the province Camaguey.

The incident occurred in Las 80 community when two young people who were heading towards the beach stopped and got out of their vehicle – apparently to urinate – but did so in the opposite lane. According to sources close to the victims, they were hit by another car that was heading in that direction.

A source interviewed by the independent newspaper CubaNet confirmed this version of events and identified the young people as Cliver Alvarez Mayo17, who died immediately, and Dailenis Silva19, died in Nuevitas HospitalBoth lived in the community Manatee (human) in the province Las Tunas.

The car that hit the young people overturned after the collision, fell into a ditch and caught fire, resulting in the death of two passengers who “suffered burns from the explosion” CubaNetTwo other people in the front seats survived.

The identities of the other two dead have not yet been disclosed. It is reported that at least two people suffered serious injuries and another person suffered minor injuries, although this information has not been confirmed by CyberCuba.

Neither the authorities nor the local media have released any information about the fatal accident that shocked residents of both cities. Camaguey And Las Tunas.

Friends and family members of the two identified victims expressed their sadness on social media and sent their condolences to their loved ones.

Details and consequences of the accident on the Camagüey highway

Given the seriousness of the accident on the Camagüey highway, many questions have arisen. Below we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about this incident.

Who were the victims of the highway accident in Camagüey?

The victims identified so far are 17-year-old Cliver Álvarez Mayo and 19-year-old Dailenis Silva, both from the municipality of Manatí in the province of Las Tunas.

What was the cause of the accident?

The accident occurred when the two young people got out of their vehicle on the opposite lane and were then hit by another car driving in the same direction.

Has the authorities made any statement about the accident?

So far, neither the authorities nor the local media have released any information about the accident.