A motorcyclist in his 30s died after being struck by a truck following a collision with a car tonight in Alcalá de Henares, on the A-2 Autovía de Barcelona heading toward Madrid at the 26th kilometer marker. Emergency services confirmed the fatality after responding to the scene and securing the area for responders.
Early reports from the emergency network indicated that the incident happened around 9 am when a motorcycle and a car collided, causing the rider to be dragged or thrown, and subsequently crushed beneath a heavy truck. The events of the morning left the roadway blocked as crews worked to assess the situation and provide initial guidance to approaching motorists. The injured rider was extracted and treated at the scene, but paramedics were unable to revive him, and the death was confirmed at the location by the response teams.
Firefighters from the Community of Madrid performed the difficult task of freeing the victim from beneath the vehicle, while SUMMA 112 personnel provided medical support at the scene. Their intervention focused on stabilizing the rider and coordinating with other emergency units to ensure the safest possible extraction and handling of the incident. Despite rapid and coordinated efforts, the outcome was fatal.
Officials stated that traffic control measures were implemented by the Civil Traffic Guard to secure the corridor and divert vehicles away from the crash site. The primary objective was to prevent secondary incidents and to allow heavy rescue equipment and medical teams to operate without obstruction. The investigation into the precise sequence of events and the factors contributing to the crash was initiated by local authorities and road safety investigators, with data collection continuing as the road was reopened to traffic in a controlled manner. The report from the Civil Traffic Guard indicated that road closures and detours were necessary given the scale of the incident and the involvement of multiple vehicles and emergency teams. Emergency services and authorities reiterated their commitment to transparency and safety, emphasizing the importance of cautious driving and adherence to traffic controls in high-risk areas. This tragic event adds to the ongoing efforts to monitor highways and improve response times for critical incidents along this busy route.