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Seven Hurt as Salamanca City Bus Crashes Into Building on Avenida de Portugal

Officials say the driver lost control after a suspected medical issue.

Overview

  • The crash occurred shortly before 13:30 local time on Monday on Avenida de Portugal in Salamanca.
  • The bus hit a lamppost before striking the portal of a residential block and the corner butcher shop Ibelier, causing property damage.
  • The 55-year-old driver suffered a head wound, six others were injured, and all seven were taken to the Hospital of Salamanca, with one transported in a mobile ICU.
  • Police, regional health teams, and city firefighters remain on scene carrying out façade checks, vehicle recovery, and roadway cleanup.
  • Avenida de Portugal is closed between Avenida Italia and Torres Villarroel as operations continue, and local media identify the bus as Line 7 toward Prosperidad from the university campus.