A serious crash paused a quiet Wednesday morning on a stretch of highway near Monforte del Cid. A tractor and a truck collided, leaving a driver dead and emergency crews scrambling to respond.
Shortly after 8:45 am, the local CICU was alerted to an incident involving a tractor and a truck at the 15th kilometer mark of the CV-820 highway, close to the Pozoblanco Novelda junction but still within the Monforte del Cid municipality. The scene drew swift attention from the road authorities and medical services as traffic, weather, and road conditions added complexity to the response. [CICU report]
Responders on the ground included a mobile unit from SAMU and an SVB ambulance, both dispatched to provide immediate care and secure the area around the crash. Their presence underscored the urgency of the situation as they worked to stabilize individuals and manage the evolving scene. [CICU report]
As investigators began to piece together the events leading up to the collision, preliminary findings pointed to a scenario in which the tractor maneuvered to enter a rural road while the truck, traveling in the same vicinity, appeared to overtake. While authorities stressed that the exact sequence would require a formal inquiry, early indications suggested the tractor driver may have been attempting a turn into a minor road when the truck attempted to pass. [CICU report]
The medical team rendered life-saving measures at the scene, including advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an effort to restore the victim’s condition. Despite their best efforts, the driver did not survive. He was 54 years old and was employed by a local company serving the table grape sector. The community and colleagues mourn the loss as authorities continue the investigation and review traffic camera footage and witness statements to determine fault and contributing factors. [CICU report]
The tragedy highlights the risks inherent in rural-road travel and the critical role of coordinated emergency response. Local authorities reminded drivers to exercise extra caution when transitioning between highway speed and rural road access, and to maintain safe following distances to reduce the chance of overtaking mishaps. Officials also stressed the importance of quickly reporting incidents to the CICU so responders can reach the scene without delay. [CICU report]