Heartbreaking news from Spain as a 42-year-old British mum tragically loses her life in a devastating crash. The family van she was travelling in collided with a lorry on the A-7 motorway in Totana, leaving three members of her family injured. Among the injured were a seven-year-old girl and two adults. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with emergency services rushing to the site.
One young man, aged 18, was seriously hurt and is receiving treatment at the Virgen de la Arrixaca hospital. Authorities stated that the young girl and a 40-year-old man were also injured but are thankfully in a stable condition. Images from the incident reveal the aftermath, with twisted metal and shattered glass scattered across the motorway.
The Spanish emergency services labelled the crash as “extremely serious.” As they piece together what led to this tragic event, early investigations suggest that distraction might have played a role. The accident caused significant delays as crews worked tirelessly at the scene, even closing a lane of the motorway to manage the clean-up and investigation.
Our hearts go out to the family affected by this terrible accident. Let’s hold them in our thoughts during this difficult time.