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Two Fatal Single-Vehicle Crashes Highlight Spain's Rural Road Safety Crisis

A 44-year-old in Alhama de Granada and a 35-year-old in Minaya died on May 1 after losing control of their vehicles, prompting emergency responses and investigations.

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Al lugar de los hechos se desplazó una UVI móvil
Una ambulancia del 061 durante un servicio en la carretera

Overview

  • A 44-year-old man died when his car veered off the A-4155 and struck a tree in Alhama de Granada; emergency services confirmed he was trapped and deceased at the scene.
  • In Minaya, a 35-year-old man was fatally trapped under his vehicle after an accident on a rural road connecting La Lobera and Bonjorne.
  • Both incidents occurred on May 1, with emergency teams mobilized for extrication and medical support in each case.
  • The Alhama de Granada crash was reported to the 112 emergency service by a citizen, leading to a coordinated response involving firefighters, traffic police, and medical teams.
  • Authorities are investigating the circumstances of both crashes, which underscore ongoing safety challenges on Spain's secondary and rural roads.