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Cyclist Killed and Others Injured in Separate Incidents in Southeast Spain

A fatal collision near Calpe and a group fall in Murcia highlight the dangers faced by cyclists and the region's emergency response efforts.

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Un trágico accidente en Calp deja un ciclista fallecido y dos heridos
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Imagen del lugar donde se ha producido el arrollamiento mortal en Calpe, Alicante

Overview

  • A cyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle in the Mascarat tunnels on the Calpe–Altea road around 11:30 AM on April 20, 2025.
  • The Calpe collision also left a 14-year-old cyclist with a femur fracture, who was transferred to Hospital de Denia, while a 20-year-old cyclist was treated for anxiety and released at the scene.
  • Earlier that morning, two Belgian cyclists, aged 60 and 56, suffered traumatic brain injuries and contusions in a group fall on the RM-F18 road in Murcia.
  • Both injured Belgian cyclists were stabilized and admitted to Los Arcos del Mar Menor hospital for further treatment.
  • Emergency services, including medicalized helicopters and ground units, were deployed to both incidents, underscoring the region's rapid response protocols.