Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Ávalo Jorge, head of the Sancti Spíritus fire department, stated that the cause of the accident is still unknown.

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On Tuesday night, the asphalt plant in the central province of Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, was the scene of an explosion that left a worker seriously injured.

According to a report from the local newspaper Escambray, the fire broke out in one of the three tanks that store a liquid known as RC, which is essential in the manufacture of asphalt.

The man, Alexey Díaz Salas, 48, was rushed to the Camilo Cienfuegos Provincial General Hospital, where his health condition has been classified as critical.

The hospital director, Dr. Aliosky Polo Santana, confirmed that the patient has burns covering 50% of his upper body and has suffered head trauma. Although he has been evaluated by a team of neurosurgeons, the main concern remains his severe burns.

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Ávalo Jorge, head of the Sancti Spíritus fire department, stated that the cause of the accident is still unknown. He also indicated that the material damage is significant, especially in the area of the tank where the fire originated and in the two adjacent tanks.

The community remains attentive to the evolution of Alexey Díaz’s health status and to the progress in the investigation into the causes of the incident. This situation highlights the importance of ensuring safety in industrial facilities and protecting workers. Telesur will continue to report on this tragic event and its implications.

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