A serious traffic incident unfolded on a Tuesday morning in Alcoy, involving a city bus and a pedestrian. Local authorities reported that the event occurred around 7:50 am on Pont de Sant Jordi street, near the intersection with Plaza de la Constitución and Alameda Camilo Sesto, a location commonly called La Rosaleda. While the exact sequence is still under review, early statements indicate a 20-year-old woman may have been crossing at a moment when she did not realize a bus was approaching. Investigators are examining this possible moment of inattention as part of the ongoing inquiry to understand how the collision happened and what factors influenced it. (Local authorities)
In the area, traffic typically flows in one direction from Ensanche toward the San Jorge bridge and the historic center, with vehicles traveling in the opposite direction often reversing after crossing the bridge onto Doctor Sempere street. Buses and taxis are allowed to continue along Pont de Sant Jordi toward Plaza de la Constitución and Alameda. This traffic configuration helps explain why witnesses and responders have been focusing on the lane usage and the perception of moving vehicles from the Public Transport corridor that runs from the San Jorge bridge toward Alameda. Investigators are examining whether the timing and lane assignments in this corridor contributed to the misjudgment or surprise that may have led to the crash. (Local authorities)
The pedestrian who was struck received care from an advanced life support ambulance and was transported to Virgen de los Lirios Hospital in Alcoy. The patient sustained multiple bruises, and Emergency Medical Assistance Service personnel provided immediate stabilization. A member of the Security Council, Raul Llopis, noted that the precise causes of the collision remain unknown and that local police are overseeing the investigation and compiling the formal report. The inquiry continues under the direction of municipal authorities to identify contributing factors such as visibility, pedestrian behavior, and traffic patterns at the moment of impact. (Local authorities)
Witnesses and nearby residents have been contacted as investigators piece together the sequence of events. Authorities emphasize the importance of careful crossing practices, particularly in busy urban corridors where buses and taxis share lanes with pedestrians. While the investigation proceeds, officials remind the public that road safety remains a priority and that drivers and pedestrians alike should stay alert, especially during peak commuting hours. The case will be documented through the official police report, which will inform any recommended safety measures or adjustments to traffic management in the area. (Local authorities)