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18-Year-Old Killed in Gijón Head-On Collision as Investigation Continues

The fatal midnight crash on the Trubia-Fresno road left two others critically injured, prompting the suspension of local festival events.

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Overview

  • An 18-year-old man from San Andrés de los Tacones died during hospital transfer following a head-on collision in Gijón's Cenero parish.
  • The crash, involving two vehicles, occurred shortly after midnight on the local road connecting Trubia and Fresno, according to the Guardia Civil.
  • Two other individuals were critically injured but stabilized on-site by SAMU before being urgently transferred to a medical center.
  • The cause of the collision remains under investigation, with authorities working to determine contributing factors.
  • The Santo Cristo festival in Cenero suspended its program in response to the tragedy, which has deeply affected the local community.