A man died on Saturday afternoon, 9 May, after a multi-vehicle collision on the C-152 road in Vall d'en Bas, Girona. The fatal accident involved two sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and one car, bringing Catalonia's interurban road death toll to 39 this year.
Emergency services received the alert at approximately 16:45, according to the 112 emergency telephone service. The incident occurred at kilometre 43 of the C-152, near the Garrotxa municipality. One vehicle left the road and overturned onto the hard shoulder following the impact.
The driver of one SUV suffered severe injuries. Paramedics transported him in critical condition to Hospital Josep Trueta in Girona. He died shortly after admission despite medical efforts.
Three other people sustained injuries in the collision. One person went to Hospital Josep Trueta with serious injuries. The other two received treatment at Hospital de Olot for minor injuries. Vall d'en Bas, a municipality known for its natural landscapes in the Garrotxa region, attracts many visitors.
Several Mossos d'Esquadra patrols, three ground units from the Bombers de la Generalitat, and three ambulances attended the scene. The Sistema d'Emergències Mèdiques (SEM) also deployed a medical helicopter. Authorities are currently investigating the exact causes and circumstances of the crash.
Rising Road Fatalities in Catalonia
This incident marks the 39th fatality on Catalonia's interurban road network since the start of the year. Provisional data from the Servei Català de Trànsit (SCT) confirms this rising toll. The C-152 road connects several towns in the Garrotxa region, including Olot, and is a key route for local traffic and tourists exploring the volcanic zone.
The previous day, Friday, 8 May, two men died in another severe road accident. A 27-year-old and a 50-year-old man died after their vehicles collided head-on. This crash happened on the N-240 road in Montblanc, Tarragona.
The ongoing investigations aim to determine the factors contributing to these recent fatal incidents. Authorities continue to urge caution on Catalan roads, especially given the increasing number of deaths.
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Originally published by El Caso (El Nacional). Read original article.
