A 32-year-old man from Zaragoza was injured when his car left the AP-68 near Ablitas, Navarra, just after midnight on Sunday. An ambulance took him to Hospital Reina Sofía de Tudela.
The crash happened at kilometre 228.500 on a busy stretch of the AP-68, which links Aragón with the Basque Country through Navarra. Pamplona Televisión and Diario de Navarra reported that it occurred at night or in the early morning. Emergency services responded, with the Guardia Civil and crews from the fire and medical services at the scene.
Firefighters and medical staff treated the driver at the roadside. Officers from the Guardia Civil’s traffic unit kept vehicles moving and helped prevent further accidents as crews cleared the damaged car. The driver’s exact injuries are unknown, and no details about his condition have been released.
The Guardia Civil has opened an investigation. Officers from the Agrupación de Tráfico de la Guardia Civil de Navarra are gathering evidence to establish what happened. Pamplona Televisión reported that the Guardia Civil also urged motorists to match their speed to road conditions and keep a safe distance. Tired or inattentive drivers were reminded to take breaks.
The AP-68 is a basic route for local drivers and long-haul trucks. Recent coverage has included night work on roads like this, and the crash highlights the risks drivers face on the route. The cause remains under investigation.
