Person dies after falling from pedestrian bridge onto A-7 motorway at Las Lagunas de Mijas

A person lost their life this Tuesday morning after falling from one of the elevated pedestrian bridges over the A-7 motorway at the height of Las Lagunas in Mijas.

Fall takes place around 11am

Events unfolded shortly before 11am on Tuesday March 31. The individual precipitated onto the carriageway from the pedestrian bridge. Latest official updates confirm the body has not yet been formally identified, with no details released regarding gender or age. Investigation into the precise circumstances continues to remain open.

Alerts prompted a swift emergency response on the A-7. Partial road restrictions followed between Fuengirola and Mijas, particularly affecting traffic in the direction towards Marbella. Delays built quickly in the busy coastal stretch as authorities managed the scene and ensured safety for responders.

Major traffic disruptions reported

Lane closures and clearance operations led to notable tailbacks along the affected section. Vehicles experienced slow progress and extended queues while emergency teams worked at the location.

Context from previous day

On Monday March 30, emergency services handled a separate suicide attempt alert in the Las Lagunas area. A 60-year-old man received medical attention and transfer to Malaga’s Clínico Universitario Hospital.

Similar incidents at Las Lagunas bridge

This stretch of the A-7 at Las Lagunas has witnessed comparable events in past years. In September 2020 an elderly man fell from the overpass, landing in the ditch with multiple injuries; he underwent surgery and recovered in intensive care. Earlier reports from 2019 described the discovery of a 44-year-old man’s body near the same bridge, with investigations considering a possible jump or collision. Such occurrences occasionally coincide with local fiestas or holiday periods when traffic volumes rise and personal pressures intensify, as drivers have noted in previous holiday seasons.

Drivers should exercise extra caution on busy routes like the A-7 during celebrations, remaining alert for sudden incidents and allowing ample time for delays. Support services remain available for those facing difficulties.