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Several injured in a side-impact collision in Castilleja de la Cuesta

Several injured after a side-impact collision in Castilleja de la Cuesta, at the Doctor Fleming intersection before the A-49 bridge.

Carmen Delgado RuizCarmen Delgado Ruiz··2 min read

A side-impact collision between two vehicles in Castilleja de la Cuesta has left several injured, who have been taken to health centres. The incident occurred at the Doctor Fleming intersection, before the bridge over the A-49.

A serious traffic accident mobilised the Local Police of Castilleja de la Cuesta this Wednesday. The side-impact collision between two cars took place at the Doctor Fleming street intersection, just before the bridge that crosses the A-49 motorway, one of the busiest roads in the Aljarafe region of Seville.

Several people were injured and were attended to at the scene by emergency services before being transferred to hospital for evaluation. The Local Police confirmed that the affected individuals received medical assistance, although the severity of the injuries and the exact number of injured have not been specified.

Emergency intervention and material damage

Local officers quickly arrived at the accident site to regulate traffic and secure the area. The vehicles involved suffered significant material damage, according to the Local Police, who also intervened to restore road safety in the vicinity.

The accident occurred at a very busy intersection, used daily by drivers heading towards the A-49 or travelling within the municipality. The proximity to the motorway makes this point particularly risky, especially during peak hours.

Traffic consequences in the area

The incident caused temporary delays on Doctor Fleming street and its surroundings, although the Local Police managed to restore traffic flow relatively quickly. Residents of Castilleja de la Cuesta and regular drivers on this stretch must exercise extreme caution when approaching the intersection, where visibility may be reduced.

The Local Police have wished for a swift recovery for the injured and have reminded the importance of respecting speed limits and traffic signs at intersections. For now, the specific causes that triggered the collision are unknown, and it is expected that the report will shed light on what happened.

This type of accident often generates alarm among residents, who call for additional safety measures at this intersection. The A-49, which connects Seville with Huelva and Portugal, sees a high volume of vehicles, and any incident at its access points affects the entire region.

The Local Police continue to investigate the events and recommend that drivers proceed with caution in the area. More details about the condition of the injured and the possible causes of the incident are expected to be provided in the coming hours.

Carmen Delgado Ruiz

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Periodismo por la Universidad de Sevilla y memoria de elefante para los plenos municipales. Sevillana de barrio, adicta al café de puchero y a las causas perdidas; desde 2016 cuenta la política, la sociedad y los sucesos de la ciudad.