Four people sustained minor injuries in a traffic collision that occurred when a vehicle traveling on the A-70, opposite to the normal flow of traffic, collided with other cars in Alicante. Initial reports from Civilian Traffic Safety indicate the incident happened during the day as traffic moved toward Vistahermosa and the coast, with the route continuing toward the beach area before coming to a halt. The scene drew immediate attention from emergency services and bystanders alike, as officers worked to piece together the sequence of events that led to the crash and its impact on nearby travelers.
The collision triggered a traffic slowdown that affected the Sant Joan tunnel, which was temporarily shut down to allow first responders to secure the area, tend to the injured, and manage the unfolding response. The temporary closure was communicated by authorities on-site and followed standard procedures designed to prevent secondary incidents while rescue operations proceeded. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes to minimize congestion while the situation was being stabilized.
Civilian Traffic Safety teams conducted alcohol and drug testing on the driver believed to be responsible for the crash. At this stage, it remains unclear whether the vehicle entered the wrong direction by error or by intent, and investigators are focusing on establishing the factors that contributed to the incident. The testing protocol aims to determine the driver’s condition at the time of the collision and to rule out impairment as a possible cause, a routine step in such cases to ensure accountability and public safety.
According to preliminary data collected by the Civil Guard, the vehicle was initially moving toward Valencia but was reportedly traveling in lanes designated for traffic toward Murcia. While proceeding in the opposite direction, it collided with two passenger cars, causing a loss of control and subsequent disruption. Four people were injured, among them the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash, and all injuries were classified as minor. Responding teams provided medical evaluation and care at the scene, with transport to a local facility for further assessment when necessary. Authorities continued to gather evidence and speak with witnesses to reconstruct the moments leading up to the impact and to determine the exact cause of the incident.