In an incident this morning, Torrevieja firefighters were called to extinguish a vehicle fire that broke out near the highway crossing at the Alicante-Cortagena route, close to the Los Montesinos toll booths. The emergency unfolded at approximately 8:45 am on Monday, when a convertible car traveling past the toll plaza suddenly began to suffer a malfunction that escalated into visible flames.
The occupants of the car, a Hispanic man and a pregnant woman, reacted quickly as smoke and flames grew. They exited the vehicle and moved at a safe distance as the fire intensified. The prompt decision to leave the car helped reduce the risk of further harm from the blaze, and responders were able to begin their work with a clear access point to the vehicle.
Medical teams arrived on the scene via a SAMU ambulance and immediately attended to the occupants. The pregnant woman received oxygen support while medical staff evaluated her condition and offered reassurance during the incident. Concern for the wellbeing of both passengers led to the decision to transport the woman to Torrevieja University Hospital for further observation and care. Throughout the process, responders monitored for any signs of distress and provided ongoing comfort and medical attention as needed.
Firefighters from the Torrevieja unit committed to controlling the flames and preventing the fire from spreading to nearby vegetation. Their coordinated actions focused on safeguarding the roadside area and protecting adjacent citrus groves, a common concern in the region where vegetation can quickly become involved in vehicle fires. The fire was contained efficiently, allowing crews to manage the scene with minimal disruption to the surrounding environment.
As the situation developed, law enforcement and traffic safety authorities arrived to manage the perimeter. Police patrols arrived to secure the site, while the Civil Guard supported traffic control and coordination with health services. The arrival of multiple agencies underscored the importance of a swift, orderly response to minimize risk to motorists and bystanders and to facilitate a rapid medical assessment for those involved.
Witnesses described a scene of controlled action, with emergency teams working in concert to assess the situation, extinguish the fire, and ensure everyone’s safety. The incident highlighted the importance of quick evacuation when a vehicle begins to burn, as well as the role of trained responders in preventing collateral damage and preserving nearby infrastructure. Once the fire was fully extinguished, investigators and investigators’ assistants began documenting the scene to determine the cause and any contributing factors, while keeping traffic flow as safe as possible for other drivers in the area.