41-year-old motorcyclist perishes in the Malaga municipality of Benamocarra

41-year-old motorcyclist perishes in the Malaga municipality of Benamocarra

Image of the accident location in Benamocarra. Credit: juntadeandalucia.es

A motorcyclist lost his life in the Malaga municipality of Benamocarra after being involved in an accident.

According to Emergencias 112 Andalucia, a 41-year-old motorcyclist perished this afternoon, Saturday, February 4. The incident occurred in the Malaga municipality of Benamocarra.

A witness to the accident called the 112 emergency telephone number at approximately 5:15pm. They informed the operator that a motorist had left the road as he was travelling along Calle Agricultores, next to the local pool.

The caller also indicated that, when falling, the motorcycle hit a young man as he landed on the street, causing him injuries.

112 immediately deployed an ambulance to the location from the 061 Health Emergency Centre. The coordinating centre also dispatched a rescue helicopter, along with patrols from the Guardia Civil and the Local Police.

Health sources confirmed the death of the 41-year-old rider at the scene. An 18-year-old male was also transferred to the Axarquia hospital.

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Chris King

Originally from Wales, Chris spent years on the Costa del Sol before moving to the Algarve where he is a web reporter for The Euro Weekly News covering international and Spanish national news. Got a news story you want to share? Then get in touch at editorial@euroweeklynews.com

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