Cuba Plane Crash: 112 Dead After Passenger Jet Crashes

A Cuban flag is seen flying at half-mast near a statue of national hero Jose Marti, marking the start of two days of national mourning, in Havana, Cuba. The Cuban Health Ministry said Friday, May 25, the toll from the crash of the passenger jet in Cuba has risen to 112 after another survivor of the catastrophe died. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Tragedy Strikes Cuba as Plane Crash Death Toll Rises to 112

The death toll from the passenger jet crash in Cuba has risen to 112, with only two survivors remaining in critical condition. The Cuban Health Ministry announced the updated toll on Friday, May 25, after another survivor succumbed to their injuries.

The plane, which was carrying 113 people, including 102 passengers and 11 crew members, crashed on May 18 shortly after taking off from Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

The two survivors, who are being treated at a hospital in Havana, are in critical condition and are fighting for their lives. The Cuban government has declared two days of national mourning in response to the tragedy.

The plane was leased by Cubana de Aviacion, the state-run airline, from a Mexican company called Global Air. The Mexican government has sent a team of investigators to Cuba to assist with the investigation into the crash.

The crash is one of the deadliest aviation disasters in Cuba’s history, and it has sent shockwaves throughout the country. The Cuban government has promised a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash and has pledged to take steps to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.

The international community has offered condolences to the families of the victims and has pledged support to the Cuban government in its investigation and response to the disaster.

The crash has also raised concerns about the safety of Cuba’s aviation industry, which has been plagued by a series of accidents and incidents in recent years. The Cuban government has promised to take steps to improve safety standards and to ensure that such tragedies do not occur again.