A tragic accident involving a truck on the AP-4 highway near Seville has claimed the lives of six people, including two Guardia Civil officers. This has been confirmed by the Guardia Civil.
In addition, three people were injured. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday on the road connecting Seville with Cádiz. According to initial reports, the accident occurred when a truck ignored a traffic control by the Guardia Civil and crashed into the checkpoint. In addition to emergency medical services, a judicial commission and investigation personnel from the Guardia Civil also arrived on the scene to investigate the cause of the accident.
An unfortunate event
Investigators are currently assuming an unfortunate event and are ruling out a terrorist attack or involvement in drug trafficking. The main theory is that the truck driver may have fallen asleep, preventing him from reacting in time.
The truck, loaded with vegetables destined for Madrid, was pulled over by the Guardia Civil for a routine check. During a maneuver to move to the side of the road, the truck hit the first three Guardia Civil cars.
Collision with stationary vehicles at traffic control point
At that moment, the truck also collided with two other cars belonging to citizens who had stopped for inspection. They were waiting on the hard shoulder. The truck driver was uninjured. He tested negative for alcohol and drugs in tests conducted at the scene.
The driver has been arrested while the investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident continues. The seriously injured have been transferred to various hospitals in the city of Seville.
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