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Morning Crash in A Madroa Tunnel Closes AP-9 Lane, Snarling Traffic to Rande Bridge

Swift action by the Guardia Civil de Tráfico cleared wreckage to reopen lanes within two hours

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Overview

  • An early-morning crash at 7:48 AM on July 14 in the A Madroa tunnel triggered a lane closure on the AP-9 towards Tui.
  • The left lane between kilometer markers 152 and 152.2 remained closed for nearly two hours, backing traffic up to the Rande Bridge in Chapela.
  • The Guardia Civil de Tráfico coordinated removal of two damaged vehicles and conducted an asphalt cleanup to ensure road safety.
  • By 10 AM, crews had fully restored both lanes and reopened the route to Vigo with no injuries reported.
  • The incident highlights recurring congestion and safety challenges on Spain’s major highways and underscores calls for infrastructure upgrades.