CubitaNOW editorial team ~ Saturday, February 24, 2024
At least one person has died in a spectacular traffic accident in the eastern province of Holguín.
Preliminary reports about the accident reaching social networks indicate that the deceased was a woman.
User Pedro Domínguez shared a photo of the accident, which allegedly involved two vehicles.
“Now in the Holguín Beltway. “Unfortunately, the lady passed away,” Domínguez said, without giving further details about the tragic event.
At the time of writing, it was not known whether anyone else was injured in the accident.
In 2023, more than 700 people died in traffic accidents, and the number of accidents decreased by 13% and the number of injuries decreased by 7% compared to 2022.
According to Colonel Roberto Rodríguez, head of the Special Traffic Agency of the General Directorate of the National Revolutionary Police, a total of 729 people died during this period.
Rodríguez stated that the human factor was responsible for 91% of accidents, emphasizing that “60% of accidents, 48% of deaths and 66% of injuries were caused by failure to control the vehicle and the “Rights not respected.” of the path.”
Meanwhile, excessive speed was responsible for 12% of fatalities, while the poor technical condition of some vehicles accounted for 10% of victims.
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