A tragic road crash occurred on Saturday on the AL-3106 in Níjar, Almería, resulting in the deaths of a four-month-old baby and the baby’s 22-year-old father. A 20-year-old woman was discharged from hospital after the incident. The collision involved a pickup truck and a car and took place at the 12th kilometer, about three kilometers from Campohermoso.
Emergency services were alerted just after 2 PM by the 112 Andalusia system, which reported two severely injured individuals requiring urgent medical attention. Responders from multiple agencies were mobilized to the scene, including the 061 Emergency Medical Centre, the Civil Guard, the Níjar Local Police, and road maintenance teams. On arrival, medical personnel confirmed the death of the infant and the father at the location of the crash. Despite the best efforts of the responding health professionals, there was no possibility to save their lives. The judicial prognosis process was initiated in accordance with standard procedure following such fatalities.
Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are underway, with authorities reviewing the events that led to the collision and the factors that contributed to the loss of life. The community is reminded of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance on rural stretches of highway, where the risk of multi-vehicle crashes can be heightened by factors such as speed, visibility, and road conditions. Community members and local officials have expressed their condolences to the families affected by this tragic incident, and support services have been made available to those impacted by the crash.
Local authorities emphasize that investigations remain ongoing and that more information will be released as it becomes available. In the meantime, drivers are urged to exercise caution on regional routes and to adhere to all traffic regulations to prevent further harm. The road is expected to be re-opened once authorities determine that it is safe to do so, and any necessary traffic management measures will be put in place to minimize disruption for residents and travelers in the area.