Daniel de Jesus Payano and his assistant Santo Jean Miroc / Diario Libre
Central Romana Corporation says that two long-time sugarcane rail operators died when the railroad carrying 24 cars loaded with sugarcane derailed. The cause of the accident has not been reported.
Central Romana identified the fatalities as machinist Daniel de Jesus Payano and his assistant Santo Jean Miroc. Another two occupants of the train were injured.
Central Romana reported that the train conductor Payano had more than 25 years of experience operating the train, and his assistant had been employed by the rail division for more than 16 years. Central Romana said the causes of the derailment are being investigated.
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13 December 2018
