A woman died and five others, including a two-year-old boy, were injured to varying degrees after being run over by a tractor during a Three Kings parade in Seville on Thursday. The incident occurred in the municipality of Marchena, as reported by Emergency Situations 112 Andalusia. The tragedy drew a rapid response from local authorities and emergency services who rushed to the scene to provide aid and assess the situation, while investigators began piecing together how the accident unfolded and why the vehicle left the parade route.
A child was among those transported for medical care. He was moved to the Virgen del Rocío Children’s Hospital in Seville where specialists will continue to monitor his condition. An elderly person involved in the incident was also taken for evaluation and referred to the Traumatology department at the same hospital, with doctors assessing possible injuries and arranging the appropriate treatment plan. Meanwhile, three other people sustained injuries described as less serious and received treatment at a health center in Osuna as part of the initial triage and stabilization efforts. The immediate priority for responders was to ensure all those affected were stabilized and transported to facilities capable of providing comprehensive care.
The event occurred around 20:15 local time when neighbors alerted the coordination center after a tractor belonging to a group participating in the Magi’s procession veered off course. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle rode downhill for reasons not yet determined, struck a wall, and then collided with individuals near San Andres square. Investigators are examining whether mechanical failure, driver error, or crowd dynamics around the festive crowd contributed to the accident. Emergency managers emphasized that the situation was rapidly evolving as on-site teams worked to secure the area and support those in need while authorities conducted a careful review of safety protocols for the parade route.
Affiliated teams including the Local Police, Civil Guard, the Provincial Fire Department, and the 061 Health Emergency Center Andalusia Health Service coordinated to respond. They arrived quickly following the notification from 112 and focused on extracting victims, providing immediate medical care, and coordinating the transfer to hospital facilities. The regional health service mobilized two emergency teams and two ambulances to the scene to ensure rapid assessment and ongoing care for the injured. Officials stressed the importance of ongoing investigation to determine exact causes and to review public safety measures for future processions, with the aim of preventing a recurrence while preserving the celebratory nature of the Three Kings tradition.