BREAKING NEWS: Horrific bus crash leaves 1 person dead and 35 injured on major Granada road

This morning on the 3^rd July 2022, a few minutes before 6am, a horrific bus crash occurred on the A-92 road through Granda, at the height of Moraleda de Zafayona, as reported by Emergencies 112 Andalucia.

One person has died and 35 people have been injured in the collision between two passenger buses and a car, travelling at 210 kilometres towards Malaga. Reportedly the two buses were coming from Madrid in the direction of Algeciras (Cadiz).

Many of those injured were trapped inside their vehicles. 7 of the 35 people are said to be in a critical condition. sources from Benemerita have indicated that the fatality is one of the bus drivers. 

Civilians telephoned 112 as the accident occurred and the call was responded to immediately by the Traffic Guardia Civil, the centre for health emergencies, civil protection and the fire brigade.

A provincial technical advisor from 112 also travelled to the scene of the accident and has confirmed the death and injuries of the people involved. 

The local Mayor, Maria del Carmen Cantero has informed Europa Press that they have “put in place all available measures” to help the authorities. traffic has since been restored on the A-92, as reported by historicalchurch.com

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