Overview

• A man stole an Autos Comparado bus at around 12:30 p.m. from Noia’s central station before embarking on a dangerous drive
• The stolen vehicle damaged two cars in the San Bernardo area prior to colliding with the 15th-century Traba bridge where traffic is barred
• At least six stones of the bridge’s parapet were dislodged in the impact, heightening concerns over preservation of the historic structure
• Guardia Civil and Local Police detained the driver after he attempted to flee, and he now remains in custody as investigations progress
• Noia’s mayor, Santiago Freire, condemned the act after noting that no pedestrians were hurt despite the area’s usually heavy foot traffic