A tragic incident occurred in the municipality on a Sunday when a man lost his life after his tractor overturned. Authorities in the Alicante region report that the accident happened early in the morning in a rural area within the district, near Fanadix and close to Benissa’s coastline. A call detailing the event was logged at 08:19, and responders remained on site for several hours, completing the operation only after 12:45. Inquiries indicate the tractor was in a plantation field owned by the local community, and the exact circumstances leading to the overturn remain to be clarified. The vehicle reportedly carried a trailer at the time of the incident, which complicated the rescue efforts and necessitated a coordinated response from multiple emergency teams.
Across the scene, emergency personnel faced a difficult recovery operation. A unit from the Emergency Medical Care Service was dispatched, but the efforts to revive the man were not successful. Medical staff documented the death, and a coroner was requested to conduct the formal procedure before the body could be removed from the site. The tragedy has prompted ongoing inquiries into the conditions of the agricultural work and the safety measures in place for operators of farming machinery in the area.
The response involved a senior command unit, several rescue vehicles, and heavy equipment to access and lift the trapped individual. Firefighters from the nearby municipalities, including units from Dénia and Benissa, were deployed to assist in the extraction and to secure the scene. The evacuation and recovery operations unfolded under the coordinated supervision of local authorities, who worked to ensure every procedural step was followed with care and respect for the deceased and for the community awaiting information. The incident underscores the risks associated with agricultural machinery and the importance of safety protocols for workers operating tractors and trailers in rural settings.