And tragic accident The highway has shaken this morning AP-7 as they pass through Pilar de la Horadada, Alicantewhere the driver of a truck that transported flammable products has lost his life after overturning inside a tunnel. The event occurred minutes before 10 amhas generated a Large magnitude fire that has complicated the work of emergency services and has forced Total cut of the road in both directions.
As reported by the Provincial Fire Consortium of the Diputación de Alicantethe accident occurred when the truck overturned in the Interior of the tunnel, at kilometer 272, in the direction of Murcia. The flammable vehicle loadcombined with the location of the incident inside the tunnel, caused a “Very virulent” firecon intense flames and one a lot of smoke that filled the duct, hindering extinction and rescue work.
At the time of the accident, Another truck was inside the tunnelalthough a distance from the wrecked vehicle. Fortunately, this second truck was not affected by the flamesand its driver He could go out on his own foot without suffering damage.
He Provincial Fire Consortium deployed a Wide operation To control the situation, with units from the parks of Torrevieja, Almoradí, Orihuela and Elche. The troops worked intensely to QUOTE THE FLAMES AND VELVOLVE THE TUNNEwhere the Dense smoke complicated operations. At 11:38 hourshe fire was declared controlledalthough firefighters continued in place to ensure the area and carry out cleaning and ventilation.
He Emergency Information and Coordination Center (CICU) confirmed the Death of the driver of the injured truckwhose identity has not been revealed so far. No additional injuries were reportedand the Cicu withdrew the health units displaced to the place after verifying that No medical assists were necessary.
The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) He informed that tunnel was completely closed in both directionsgenerating withholdings of more than 4 kilometers. They settled deviations for the N-332 to manage vehicle flow, while recommended drivers to avoid the area y Follow updates through radio bulletins and official DGT channels.
This accident Remember another event in the same tunnel in January 2024when a van caught fire, generating a lot of smoke but without causing victims. On that occasion, the Tunnel ventilation and safety systems They were also Key to mitigate damage.
Las local authorities and the Civil Guard of Traffic They have started one research to clarify the causes of the accident. For now, No details have been provided about the circumstances that led to the truck drummer. He Pilar de la Horadada City Council He has expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and highlighted the rapid response from emergency services.
