A serious head-on crash on a highway left one person dead and two others seriously injured after a vehicle traveled in the wrong direction. The incident occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Friday under clear driving conditions, according to reports from the Provincial Consortium. Firefighters and Civil Guard traffic units responded to the scene.
The collision involved two cars when one vehicle entered the opposite lane for reasons still under investigation by the Police Department. Authorities are exploring whether misjudgment, confusion, or another factor led to the reckless driving. One driver died at the scene while the other driver and a passenger sustained serious injuries. Rescue teams coordinated a careful operation to extract casualties and provide urgent care before transport to medical facilities.
Fire crews deployed a command unit, a heavy urban pump, two rescue vehicles, and personnel including a sergeant, two corporals, and eight firefighters from Denia, Benidorm, and Benissa to manage the scene, stabilize vehicles, and safeguard bystanders. The response reflected standard procedures for high-risk highway accidents, emphasizing rapid assessment, patient triage, and secure perimeters to prevent further harm.
In a separate incident hours later in the same municipality, around 7:40 a.m., a fatal crash occurred on N-332 involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in a head-on collision. A 31-year-old motorcyclist lost his life at the scene. The collision reported on the route at kilometer 172.9 occurred under unspecified conditions and prompted investigators to review contributory factors such as speed, visibility, and roadway design. The tragedy underscores the ongoing dangers on busy coastal highways and the importance of driver vigilance for all users, including cyclists who share the road with motor vehicles.
Source attribution: Provincial Consortium and local emergency services. Authorities emphasize the need for cautious driving, compliance with traffic rules, and immediate reporting of hazards to minimize the risk of future tragedies. The incidents are under ongoing police inquiry to determine exact causes and any contributing factors that could inform safety measures and public warnings.