Four people lost their lives and one was gravely injured in a traffic crash reported early this Saturday in the municipality of Lugo. The incident involved a car carrying five occupants that left the road and tumbled down a cliff along the LUP-2604 highway at the 1,100th kilometer marker. The Civil Guard confirmed the sequence of events, noting that the vehicle veered off the shoulder before plunging over the edge and coming to a stop in a perilous position. The driver managed to survive but remained in serious condition as emergency teams worked to secure the scene and assist others involved. In these moments, responders emphasize the importance of seat belts and restraint systems, as well as road cautions that can prevent such tragedies. (Civil Guard briefing)
The driver emerged as the sole survivor of the crash, facing life-threatening injuries that required immediate medical attention. Despite the severity of the situation, the individual was transported to a nearby trauma center for advanced care, while investigators began documenting the accident site and collecting evidence to determine factors such as speed, weather conditions, and vehicle condition. Civil protection units and local police coordinated the response, with traffic authorities directing onlookers away from the cliff edge to maintain safety for rescue teams and prevent secondary incidents. (Local authorities convey)
One person died in house fire
This somber day continued in Lugo with a deadly residential fire that claimed the life of a woman in her home. The incident occurred in the early hours when a blaze erupted at a residence on Travesía de San Eufrasio, in the municipality. Fire crews arriving at the scene reported flames spreading rapidly through the dwelling, with the situation complicated by smoke development and the potential involvement of building materials that can intensify fire growth. The crisis unfolded around 1:00 a.m., according to emergency communications from CIAE 112 Galicia. (Emergency services note)
The fire intensified to the point where the roof collapsed, trapping the occupant inside the structure. Firefighters undertook rapid search-and-rescue operations and, sadly, located the resident within the wreckage. The person was pronounced deceased after efforts to revive them on site proved unsuccessful. Investigators began a meticulous assessment of the fire’s origin, with attention to possible kitchen-related ignition sources given the initial reports. The incident underscores the vulnerability of older homes and the critical need for early detection and rapid evacuation plans for residents with mobility limitations. (Fire department report)
Response teams from national and local police, along with medical professionals from Sanitary Emergencies 061, joined the scene to secure the area, assist displaced neighbors if needed, and support ongoing investigative work. Authorities stress the importance of coordinated agency action in urban fires, including rapid deployment of firefighters, careful scene stabilization, and post-incident support for families affected by such tragedies. (Public safety statement)