China News Agency, Beijing, May 7th Havana News: According to the Latin American News Agency, on the morning of the 6th local time, an explosion occurred at the Saratoga Hotel in Havana, the capital of Cuba. As of 19:28 local time, the accident had caused 18 People were killed and 74 injured.
On May 6, local time, a violent explosion occurred at the Saratoga Hotel opposite the Capitol in Old Havana, the capital of Cuba, and the facade of the hotel building was severely damaged.
The hotel is located opposite the Capitol in Old Havana, the capital city.
Witnesses said that the explosion in the hotel was deafening at around 11:00 local time on the 6th.
The accident was caused by a natural gas leak, not vandalism, the report said.
Cuban President Diaz-Canel and key members of the government visited the scene of the accident and went to the hospital to offer condolences to the injured.
After the accident, many governments sent condolence letters to the Cuban government.
Nicaragua's President Ortega expressed his grief over the accident on the same day and extended his condolences to the families of the casualties.
Venezuelan President Maduro expressed solidarity with the Cuban people and Cuban President Diaz Canel on his personal social account.
Maduro also expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
Bolivian President Arce posted on his personal social account that in the face of the explosion that caused casualties, the people of Bolivia and Cuba, as well as Cuban President Diaz-Canel, are united. Arce also expressed condolences to the families of the victims. support.
Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard expressed regret over the incident on his social media and confirmed that Mexican President Lopez's planned visit to Cuba on May 8 will continue.
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