A 56-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by an EMT bus in Tetuán, Madrid. The accident occurred as he crossed Bravo Murillo outside a designated area. Emergency services responded rapidly.
A serious traffic incident in Madrid’s Tetuán district left a 56-year-old man in critical condition early Monday morning. The pedestrian was hit by an EMT city bus while crossing Bravo Murillo street at a location not marked for pedestrian use, according to emergency services. The collision took place near number 223 on Bravo Murillo, shortly after 7:30 a.m., disrupting the start of the workweek for local residents and commuters.
Emergency medical teams from Samur arrived quickly at the scene. The man was found with a severe traumatic brain injury. Paramedics stabilized him, performed intubation, and transported him in very serious condition to La Paz Hospital. The bus driver, visibly shaken by the event, required psychological support from Samur staff due to an acute anxiety episode following the accident.
Municipal police from Madrid’s Judicial Traffic Unit are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Officers have begun compiling an official report to determine the sequence of events and whether additional factors contributed to the accident. The location, a busy stretch of Bravo Murillo, is known for heavy morning traffic and frequent pedestrian crossings, both legal and otherwise.
This latest case comes amid a series of recent pedestrian accidents in the Madrid region. Just last week, two men lost their lives in separate incidents: a 74-year-old was fatally struck on Avenida de América, and a 65-year-old died after being hit on the M-506 near Pinto. Earlier in August, two more individuals suffered severe head injuries in overnight collisions—one, a 25-year-old pedestrian on Avenida Ciudad de Barcelona, and another, a 60-year-old riding an electric scooter on Calle de Alcalá. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and traffic risks in the capital. For further context on recent nighttime hit-and-run cases in Madrid, see the report on two men critically injured in separate overnight collisions.
Spain’s urban centers, especially Madrid, have seen a rise in pedestrian and cyclist accidents in recent years. According to official statistics, improper street crossing remains a leading cause of serious injuries involving public transport vehicles. Authorities continue to urge both drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution, particularly during peak hours and in areas with limited visibility or heavy traffic. The city has implemented several awareness campaigns and infrastructure improvements, but incidents like the one in Tetuán underscore the persistent challenges of urban mobility and road safety.
