A nightlife scene in Alicante closed abruptly when a vehicle careered into a bar on Maestro José Garberí Serrano Boulevard, in the PAU 5 district near the coast at San Juan. The incident occurred in the early hours, bringing an abrupt halt to what was likely a routine evening for locals and visitors alike. Authorities arrived to secure the scene, evaluate the damage, and begin the process of understanding how the night ended with so much force at a venue that had just been welcoming guests into a new daybreak.
A 51-year-old man was at the wheel, traveling with a female companion when the event happened. Local police in Alicante confirmed that the driver tested positive for alcohol, though details about the exact level were not disclosed in full at the scene. Fortunately, no one inside the bar suffered life-threatening injuries, and the occupants of the car were reported to have sustained only minor harm. The early-morning hours, coupled with the impact, prompted an immediate security radius, as responders worked to account for every person present and to prevent further harm as the building was assessed for safety.
The authorities indicated that the driver registered a blood alcohol content well above the legal limit, with the figure commonly cited as 0.80 grams per liter in many jurisdictions. Investigators continued to piece together the sequence of events that led to the vehicle leaving the roadway and striking the building. The intersection where the crash occurred was monitored by street cameras, and witnesses described the moment the car veered off the street and onto the pavement, eventually colliding with the facade of the pub. The incident raised questions about the surrounding safety measures in place and whether pedestrians were at risk during the incident, as the area lays along a popular route for locals and travelers.
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With the bar being closed at the time, police teams arrived quickly to manage the scene and secure the surrounding area. Local Police officers and SPEIS firefighters coordinated to remove the vehicle carefully, ensuring there was no further danger to bystanders or to the structural elements of the property. After the car was cleared, investigators inspected the storefront for signs of compromise, including potential damage to load-bearing walls and piping that could compromise the building’s integrity. The careful handling of the vehicle helped prevent additional damage while the site was prepared for a formal safety assessment by building inspectors.