An accident on the AP-2 in Montblanc leaves one 55-year-old dead and seven injured in a van

A collision between a van and a truck in Montblanc causes one death and seven injured, with one seriously injured and evacuations by the EMS on the AP-2, kilometer 193.
Vista de l’accident a l’autopista AP-2 a Montblanc amb furgoneta accidentada i equips d’emergència actuant — Imagen de la Fuente
View of the accident on the AP-2 highway in Montblanc with the crashed van and emergency teams acting — Image from the Source

An accident on the AP-2 at kilometer 193 in Montblanc has caused one fatality and seven injuries. The collision, between a van and a truck, mobilized a significant emergency response to attend to the affected and ensure safety on the road.

The incident took place heading towards Lleida and involved eight people traveling in the van, as well as the truck driver. The quick and coordinated management of the emergency services was key to controlling the situation.

Details about the victims and the accident

Who was the fatal victim?

The fatal victim was a 55-year-old man, resident of Girona, who was traveling as a front-seat passenger in the van. His death stands out among the seven injured also caused by the accident, one of whom is in serious condition.

What is the situation of the injured?

The other seven occupants of the van were injured; one is in serious condition while the remaining six have minor injuries. All have been transferred by the Medical Emergency System (SEM) to hospitals to receive proper care.

Emergency services intervention

How many resources were mobilized?

Six SEM units and a medical helicopter were activated to attend to the affected individuals. The Mossos d’Esquadra received the alert at 08:02 hours and coordinated the response to the incident on the AP-2.

How has traffic on the AP-2 been affected?

The crash caused traffic disruptions heading towards Lleida, with delays and temporary detours while attention and cleaning tasks were carried out on the road. The truck driver, who was transporting iron, was not injured and cooperated with the agents in the operation.

Context and local importance of the accident

Why is it relevant to the residents of Montblanc and the region?

The AP-2 is a heavily traveled route connecting key territories, so an accident with fatalities and multiple injuries directly impacts mobility and road safety in the area, requiring revisions of protocols and prevention measures.

What measures can be expected afterwards?

Police forces and health services will analyze the causes and dynamics of the crash to propose measures to prevent similar incidents. Emergency coordination and road safety awareness become priorities after this event.

Source of the article: Editorial | ACN