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Collision on A-66 Highway in Salamanca Kills One, Injures Another

The crash near Sorihuela follows a series of recent accidents on Spain’s highway network that have intensified concerns over road safety.

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Overview

  • Accident occurred at approximately 9:55 a.m. on June 19 at kilometer 403 of the A-66 in the municipality of Sorihuela toward Cáceres.
  • An emergency call to Castilla y León’s 1-1-2 service prompted dispatch of Guardia Civil traffic officers, a mobile ICU unit, a basic life support ambulance and Béjar firefighters.
  • Firefighters extricated the tourism vehicle’s copilot before medical teams confirmed his death at the scene.
  • The injured occupant was initially found unconscious after being ejected from the vehicle and was stabilized en route to Salamanca University Hospital.
  • The collision adds to a recent string of multi-vehicle crashes in Castilla y León that have underscored gaps in highway safety measures.