In the early hours of this Sunday afternoon, a serious road incident left three people hurt on the CV-841, the route linking a local population to Hondón de los Frailes. The collision occurred when two vehicles collided head-on, triggering a complex rescue operation managed by the Alicante Provincial Firefighters Consortium. The crash prompted immediate emergency response, with crews arriving on scene to assess the situation, provide medical care, and secure the area for both the injured and responders. One driver remained trapped inside the vehicle and required specialized cutting tools and hydraulic gear to gain access, a procedure carried out by skilled firefighters who worked methodically to ensure the victim’s safety. The most severely injured person was airlifted to Alicante State Hospital for urgent treatment shortly after the incident was stabilized, underscoring the seriousness of the injuries and the rapid, coordinated response from emergency medical services. The other two occupants of the second vehicle sustained injuries too, though they were reported as less severe and were treated on site before being transported for further observation as a precautionary measure.
Responders from the Elda fire station, including a sergeant, a corporal, and a team of five firefighters, plus additional command and rescue units, were mobilized to the scene. A heavy city bomber unit and support vehicles, as well as the Alpha 09 medical helicopter, were deployed to manage the scene, provide medical oversight, and ensure swift evacuation for the most critical case. The coordinated operation involved securing the vehicles and the accident site, providing on-site medical care, and arranging air transport for the seriously injured individual. Firefighter crews worked in concert with helicopter medical teams to stabilize the patient during lift-off and transit to the hospital, ensuring continuous monitoring and rapid access to advanced care. The incident prompted a temporary disruption of traffic on the CV-841 as responders worked to clear the roadway safely and comprehensively.
Officials confirmed that the response reflected standard protocol for high-severity car accidents in the region, highlighting the crucial roles played by municipal fire services, air medical support, and the local command units that coordinate large-scale rescue efforts. The situation remained under investigation as authorities reviewed the sequence of events leading to the crash, while families of those involved awaited updates from the medical teams. The collaborative effort demonstrated the capacity of regional emergency services to handle complex, multi-vehicle incidents, delivering rapid extraction, medical attention, and efficient transport to medical facilities when every minute counts. [Citation: Protección Civil de Alicante; Bomberos de Alicante; servicios de emergencias regionales]