Overview

• The Hyundai Tucson, owned by a local razor clam fisherman, rolled off the Port of Bueu dock and landed vertically on Pescadoira Beach around 2:15 PM
• Local and port police coordinated the arrival of two cranes and completed the vehicle’s removal by 3:30 PM, safely beating the incoming tide
• No injuries were reported and the car’s upright position with its front end on the sand made it highly visible from the Paseo Marítimo de Pescadoira
• Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine what caused the parked vehicle to move and fall from the dock
• Officials are evaluating potential environmental hazards from the incident and reviewing port safety protocols for vehicles near marine zones