The incident occurred tonight resulting in the death of a 57-year-old man. Police and emergency teams responded to a traffic collision on the M-501 road at the 27th kilometer, near the summit of Madrid’s Villanueva de Perales municipality. A call alerted the Emergency Coordination Center around 22:30, and operators promptly notified the appropriate services, including national rescue and medical responders, to attend the scene. The circumstances surrounding the crash are being clarified as investigators piece together what happened on the stretch of road where the tragedy unfolded.
When responders arrived, medical personnel from SUMMA 112 confirmed the fatality at the scene. The driver of the vehicle involved in the fatal impact—who was traveling in a separate minibus at the time—received on-site care and was later released after evaluation. The preliminary assessment indicates that the deceased was operating a different vehicle, and the incident affected multiple people who were in the same vicinity on the road at the time of the collision. Emergency services worked to stabilize the area and secure the scene while awaiting follow-up checks and formal statements from witnesses.
Initial reports indicate that a vehicle with three additional occupants had stopped on the shoulder after experiencing a breakdown. The deceased vehicle, traveling on the same highway, collided with a small pickup truck, leading to the fatal outcome for the driver of the vehicle that had broken down. The accident highlights the hazards faced by motorists who pull over in the event of vehicle trouble and underscores the need for caution when departing or approaching roadside stoppages on busy routes.
The Civil Guard has taken charge of the ongoing investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and to identify contributing factors. Firefighters from the Community of Madrid assisted in clearing the roadway to restore normal traffic flow and to ensure the safety of responders and passing motorists. Authorities are coordinating to manage traffic around the site and to document the scene for the official report, including photographing and recording preliminary findings. The community is reminded to follow official updates as the inquiry progresses and to remain vigilant for any changes in road conditions in the vicinity.