Double Fatality in Ourense, Spain: Car Crash and Subsequent Cardiac Arrest
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Primary Topic: Traffic accident resulting in two fatalities.
Primary Keyword: Ourense car accident
Secondary Keywords: traffic collision, head-on collision, cardiac arrest, drunk driving, Galicia, Spain, OU-1205 highway, emergency response.
A tragic traffic accident in muiños, Ourense, Spain, resulted in the deaths of a 51-year-old woman and her husband. The woman died following a head-on collision Wednesday night, while her husband succumbed to a cardiac arrest after receiving the news, according to reports from the Civil Guard (La Vanguardia).
Details of the Collision
The accident occurred at approximately 11:00 PM on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, on the OU-1205 highway near Porqueirós, at kilometer point 5 (Europa Press).The woman, a resident of Requiás, Muiños, was driving a Citroen Saxo when it collided head-on with an Opel Combo van that had reportedly crossed into the opposite lane.
Emergency services, including the Health Emergencies of Galicia-061, the Supramunicipal Emergency Group (GES) of muíños, and the Civil Traffic Guard, were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters were required to extricate the woman from the wreckage. Despite their efforts, paramedics were unable to save her life.
Driver of Van Tested Positive for Alcohol
The driver of the Opel Combo van was transported to the Ourense University Hospital Complex (CHUO) in mild condition. Authorities confirmed that the van driver tested positive for alcohol (20 Minutos).
The Road accident Inquiry Team is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine the exact cause and contributing factors.
Husband Dies of cardiac arrest
Adding to the tragedy, the woman’s husband suffered a cardiac arrest upon arriving at the scene and learning of his wife’s death. Emergency personnel attempted to revive him, but were unsuccessful (El País).
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation into the accident is ongoing. Authorities are working to reconstruct the events leading up to the collision and determine if any other factors contributed to the tragedy. This incident highlights the dangers of drunk driving and the devastating consequences of traffic accidents.
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