A runaway truck caused a dramatic scare in Alcoy on Tuesday as it sped down a steep street and toppled into the Riquer River bed. The vehicle ran over two cars parked along the route, creating chaos on the roadway. Remarkably, no one was harmed. The truck, which was not occupied at the time, avoided pedestrians and other traffic, preventing what could have been a much worse tragedy. Local residents and authorities described the scene as tense but ultimately contained, with responders arriving quickly to secure the area and assess the damage. This event underscored the importance of vehicle control on steep urban descents and the potential dangers a heavy truck can pose when brakes fail or control is lost, even in otherwise quiet neighborhoods. The incident became a focal point for emergency crews and onlookers alike, who witnessed the truck’s unpredictable descent and the immediate aftermath as teams began the process of clearing the street and evaluating nearby structures for safety. Attribution for the initial findings came from local police, who noted that there were no witnesses to a direct collision with pedestrians, and that the two cars affected were stationary when the truck collided with them. The situation was handled without further injuries, which many credited to the quick response of first responders and the absence of bystanders in the path of the vehicle at the critical moment.
