The Mossos d’Esquadra reported a troubling discovery in the Ebro river between Miravet and Ginestar, Tarragona. A car had slipped into the water and sunk, carrying with it a human life that investigators must now account for. The scene lay near a small river ferry that connects the two towns, a route known to carry vehicles from one side of the river to the other. The unfolding incident prompted a rapid response from regional authorities who are treating the event as both a potential accident and a possible link to ongoing ferry operations in the area.
Early details from Mossos d’Esquadra indicate that an inquiry is underway to understand the circumstances surrounding the boat crossing and the vehicle found in the water. The investigation will examine whether the ferry service itself played any role, intentionally or accidentally, in what happened. Authorities are piecing together evidence from the ferry’s timetable, the ferry’s vehicle capacity, and the pattern of traffic near the crossing to determine if this was a fault of the operation, a mishap by a driver, or something more unusual tied to the river traffic.
The call to emergency services came around mid-morning, when the Mossos’ underwater unit, together with other teams from the fire brigade, received notification of a vehicle in the water. Responders reached the location quickly and began coordinated efforts to secure the area and assess the risk to rescue personnel. The immediate task was to survey the riverbank, locate the car’s exact position, and establish a safe approach for recovery work without disrupting the ferry crossing further.
Once on site, the authorities prepared to bring the vehicle to the surface and recover the body. The operation required careful handling to preserve evidence that could help determine how the car entered the water and whether there was any malfunction or external factor involved in the incident. After the car is removed, investigators will examine the vehicle for identifying marks, registration details, and any items inside the cabin that might shed light on the events leading up to the plunge. They will also review surveillance from the ferry terminal and any nearby traffic cameras to map out the sequence of events.
The ferry crossing, which serves as a vital link between the two communities, is a potential thread in this investigation. Authorities are evaluating whether the vehicle’s path, the ferry schedule, or the crossing’s operational procedures could have influenced the outcome. In the days ahead, the Mossos d’Esquadra, along with maritime safety officials, will publish updates as new information becomes available. The overarching goal remains clear: establish what happened, ensure public safety, and determine if any changes to the ferry operation are warranted to prevent a recurrence.