A Sunday morning incident on the C-243 near Castellbisbal, in the west valley, involved a driver who rammed into a group of eight cyclists walking along the route. Two cyclists died from the severe impact, and three others sustained injuries. Various assessments from the Catalan Transit Service (SCT) confirm the casualties and injuries. The driver allegedly entered the opposite lane and, after being overtaken, accelerated away. Mossos d’Esquadra activated a device to locate and stop the vehicle. (Source: Mossos d’Esquadra; SCT)
The vehicle involved was later located parked in Martorell square by local police roughly two hours after the collision. Reports indicate the windshield was shattered, with extensive damage observed on the car. (Source: SCT; local authorities)
⚫ an accident update suggests that several cyclists were forced to navigate C-243c into Castellbisbal. (Source: Transit authority consensus; social media reel)
Efforts were ongoing by the Mossos d’Esquadra and regional emergency services. (Source: Mossos d’Esquadra; SEM)
Images shared from the scene showed a helicopter in the air as part of the SCT response. (Source: SCT media release)
One of the victims died after the driver’s vehicle struck the group and fled the scene. Another cyclist, who was in motion in the moments following the incident, was transported to Vall d’Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona. A third cyclist remained seriously injured and was moved to Bellvitge Hospital, while a fourth person’s condition was listed as less serious. A fifth person was lightly injured and discharged at the scene, and three individuals escaped without injury. (Source: emergency services report; hospital updates)
Police notification came at 10:47, with nearby patrols, volunteers, and emergency responders coordinating at the crime scene. Five Catalan Police patrols, firefighters, five ambulances, and a medical helicopter from the Generalitat’s SEM were all involved in the response. (Source: SEM and regional police)
The road remained closed for several hours and was reopened around 13:00 after the scene was secured and investigations progressed. (Source: regional traffic authorities)
111 people died on intercity roads
In 2022, authorities recorded 111 fatalities on intercity roads in Catalonia. Among these, six were cyclists, a rise of four compared with the previous year. The SIAVT (Servei d’Informació i Atenció a les Víctimes de Trànsit) provides year-round support to families and those affected. It offers guidance on post-accident procedures, information about available resources, rights under current legislation, and psychological support in the aftermath of traffic incidents. (Source: Transport authorities; SIAVT)
People affected can access support through the toll-free line and the official regional portal for transit information and victim services. (Source: SIAVT communications)