Driver killed and two passengers injured after rock crashes into car on MA-8400
A middle-aged driver died and two others were hurt when a large stone struck their vehicle on the MA-8400 near Benaoján.
Around 4 p.m. on Monday, a vehicle traveling on the MA-8400 at kilometre 0 near Benaoján was hit by a sizable rock that penetrated the driver’s side windshield, resulting in his death. Two passengers in the car were also injured, though the extent of their injuries has not yet been disclosed. Responders from the Guardia Civil traffic unit at the Ronda station, the Malaga Provincial Fire Service and 061 paramedics arrived on scene and confirmed the fatality.
Authorities have closed the road for traffic control while rescue teams remove the rock and retrieve the driver’s body. An investigation by police is underway to determine the circumstances of the accident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights road safety risks in mountainous areas and prompts an investigation into potential hazards.
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