VTC driver seriously injured after collision with truck on A-42

A 30-year-old VTC driver has been taken to 12 de Octubre Hospital with severe chest trauma following the accident.

Generic image of police emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt at night.
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Generic image of police emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt at night.

A 30-year-old VTC driver was seriously injured this Wednesday after colliding with a truck on the A-42 highway near Parla, becoming trapped inside his vehicle.

The incident occurred around 7:15 PM at kilometer 21.7 of the highway. As a result of the strong impact, the VTC driver, who was traveling alone, became trapped inside the car.
Community of Madrid Firefighters intervened at the scene to extricate the injured driver. Subsequently, SUMMA paramedics provided medical attention.
The man, who suffered severe chest trauma, was urgently transported to the 12 de Octubre Hospital for medical treatment.
The Guardia Civil has launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding this traffic accident.