Four people died and another was left in critical condition in a serious crash on the N-122, between Bulbuente and Maleján in Zaragoza province. The collision happened on Monday, when a passenger car and a truck struck each other head-on, killing all four occupants of the car, information from the Provincial Council of Zaragoza. One of the victims was Djedy Sidibe, a 20-year-old player for Zaragoza Galaxy.
The car’s sole survivor was airlifted to a hospital, where they remain in serious condition. Another vehicle was involved, but its occupants escaped without injury. Firefighters from the Zaragoza Provincial Council were sent to free the victims from the wreckage, while the Guardia Civil and emergency medical teams from 061 assisted at the scene and managed the aftermath.
The crash adds to Spain’s wider road-safety toll. In 2025, the country recorded 1,775 road deaths across 103,591 reported crashes on urban and interurban roads, according to figures attributed to the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT). The total was 10 fatalities lower than in 2024, a drop of about 1%. The national figures do not isolate the N-122 or this crash.
DGT Director General Pere Navarro has cited excessive speed, unsafe moves into the opposite lane while overtaking, collisions caused by inattention and rear-end crashes as common collision mechanisms. Speaking generally about road safety, he said: “Traffic law is probably the most widely violated; monitoring, controlling and penalizing are the most effective ways to reduce crashes.” His comments do not establish the cause of the collision near Bulbuente and Maleján, which remains under investigation.
The N-122 is a basic regional route, and crashes like this often prompt renewed calls for better traffic management and infrastructure upgrades. Emergency services elsewhere in Spain have also faced difficult situations, including a sudden landslide in León that caused casualties and required an immediate response, as reported in coverage of the Manzanedo de Valdueza landslide.
Spain’s emergency response system coordinates local fire brigades and national police, with medical teams handling critical incidents. The swift arrival of a medical helicopter in this case reflects the seriousness of the injuries and the need for specialized care. Road safety remains a impressive concern across the country. Authorities regularly review accident data to identify high-risk areas and put preventive measures in place. The N-122 connects several towns in Zaragoza and carries local residents as well as commercial vehicles, keeping safety improvements on the agenda in regional discussions.
