Tragic events unfolded early Tuesday morning at the Port of Vigo when a driver lost control of a truck and plunged into the sea near the Guixar pier. Emergency crews arrived within minutes, but paramedics could not revive the individual involved. Divers were soon deployed to recover the sunken cabin, which had already settled deep beneath the surface. The deceased is a 65-year-old resident of Vigo, who worked as a freelancer for Basadre, a company known for container transport and a familiar name around the port. Local port officials described the driver as experienced and highly familiar with the area, and port authorities indicated that a medical condition is suspected as the likely cause of the accident. The incident is being treated as a sudden medical event that led to the vehicle entering the water.
Initial port surveillance footage from the terminal area shows the truck and its attached container departing from the Termavi container terminal and steering toward the dock without applying brakes. It proceeded diagonally toward the water in front of the Tudela Veguín cement silos at approximately 9:15 am. The prevailing interpretation from Civil Guard investigators suggests an episode such as fainting, dizziness, or another medical episode may have triggered the loss of control before the vehicle slid into the sea. The investigation continues to confirm the precise sequence of events and any contributing factors that may have led to the accident, including mechanical issues or external conditions.
Alongside port authorities, a coordinated response assembled at the scene. Port Police, Marine Rescue crews, Coast Guard units, Vigo Fire Department, regional police, National Police, and Health Emergencies teams all participated in the emergency operation. They worked together to secure the area, assist witnesses, and conduct the on-site assessment while the search and recovery operations were underway. The focus remains on understanding the accident in full, documenting every detail, and providing timely information to the public as authorities finalize their findings. The port and city agencies are cooperating closely to support the driver’s family and ensure a transparent account of what occurred.