A tragic event occurred this Saturday during Eid al-Adha celebrations at the Autocross Championship of Castilla y León, held at the Almaraz de Duero circuit in Zamora. A 19-year-old participant from the area of Muelas del Pan was identified as a member of the event organization. He was struck by a vehicle while he was signing in for the competition, according to initial reports. Emergency responders from Red Cross were on site and began life-saving efforts immediately, but those efforts did not succeed.
In the early afternoon, around 17:04, the 1-1-2 emergency line received notice of the incident and alerted the local authorities, including the Civil Guard and the Zamora regional command, as well as emergency medical services. A basic life support ambulance, a local paramedic crew, and a medical helicopter were dispatched to the scene to provide rapid assessment and care.
At the location, the Sacyl medical team continued resuscitation attempts on the young man, but the injuries were too severe to overcome. As a result, the event was suspended to allow responders to carry out their duties and to address safety concerns for participants and spectators alike. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is expected to continue with official authorities gathering statements and reviewing the sequence of events.
The Zamora region, known for hosting regional auto sports events, emphasizes safety protocols designed to protect competitors, staff, and fans. Incidents like this underscore the importance of robust on-site medical support, effective crowd control, and rigorous vehicle safety measures during high-speed competitions. Event organizers and local authorities have pledged cooperation to understand what happened and to prevent similar occurrences in the future.