A car fell into the sea at the port of Algeciras while trying to board a ferry. Two women died at the scene. Two men survived and remain hospitalized, one in critical condition.
Rescue divers recovered the bodies of two women from a car that went into the water at the port of Algeciras during an attempt to board a ferry. Four people were in the vehicle when it crashed into the sea in the early hours. Two men managed to escape and are now in the hospital, one in critical condition.
The crash happened at one of the embarkation ramps used for ferries crossing the Strait. According to reports from Euronews and other media, the accident took place between 00:24 and 00:30 at the Muelle de Galera, an area set aside for ferry boarding. Emergency services received a call just after midnight, reporting that a car had gone off the quay while trying to board a vessel. The cause of the accident is still unknown, and authorities have not released further details about what led up to the incident.
Euronews
When first responders arrived, they found the two men had already exited the sinking car. Both were taken to Punta de Europa Hospital in Algeciras. The women, aged 71 and 43, were trapped inside and could not be rescued, despite the efforts of GEAS divers, who recovered their bodies from the submerged vehicle. The operation also involved maritime rescue, firefighters, port police, and medical teams, according to El Mundo.
Port operations were briefly interrupted as emergency teams secured the area and began investigating. The identities and nationalities of the victims have not been released. Officials are waiting for the results of standard checks to clarify the circumstances. The port of Algeciras is one of Spain’s busiest, handling both passenger and freight traffic between Europe and North Africa. Fatal accidents like this are rare, according to several Spanish news outlets.
As the investigation continues, the incident has raised questions about safety at ferry boarding points. It comes at a time of increased attention to port security and procedures, especially after recent unrest in other Spanish enclaves, such as the reported earlier events in Ceuta, which also tested emergency response systems.
El Mundo
Spain’s ports handle millions of passengers and vehicles each year, with Algeciras serving as a major link between Europe and North Africa. Managing high traffic, especially during peak periods, requires strict safety measures. This accident shows that even in regulated environments, serious incidents can happen. The investigation will focus on what went wrong and whether boarding procedures need to be changed to prevent similar tragedies.
