16 vehicles collide on A-67 near Somahoz due to hail and heavy rain. A heavy downpour with hail caused a major accident on the A-67 near Somahoz, involving 16 vehicles. Traffic was temporarily redirected, with all emergency services operating at the scene.
A powerful thunderstorm with hail suddenly hit a section of the A-67 highway near Somahoz, leading to a mass collision involving sixteen vehicles. The road became covered with a thick layer of hail, causing drivers to lose control and effectively paralyzing traffic on this stretch. According to RUSSPAIN, the accident occurred when weather conditions suddenly worsened and visibility on the road dropped to a minimum.
Civil Guard units, local police, fire crews, and emergency service personnel (SUAP) quickly arrived at the scene. Their main tasks were to ensure safety, provide first aid to the injured, and organize a detour for other drivers. As a result of the incident, traffic on the A-67 was temporarily closed, and vehicles were redirected to the national road N-611 to prevent further accidents and to clear the scene.
Response efforts and aftermath
Firefighters and rescue workers operated in heavy hail, clearing damaged vehicles and helping drivers get out of their cars. Photos from the scene show emergency personnel coordinating actions as vehicles stand chaotically on the slippery road. According to preliminary reports, serious injuries were avoided, but several people sustained minor injuries and received medical attention on site.
Weather anomalies and transport risks
Heavy rainfall and sudden weather changes are increasingly causing transport accidents in Spain. Such incidents have already led to significant consequences in other regions of the country. For example, in Catalonia, recent storms caused widespread tree falls and damaged forests, as detailed in the report on the aftermath of bad weather in Ripollès and other areas — details on the extent of the damage and the actions taken by authorities.
Authorities and road services remind everyone to exercise caution during sudden weather changes, especially on highways. In such situations, emergency services recommend reducing speed and being prepared for unexpected obstacles on the road.
