Storm Kristin Overturns Two Lorries on A-66 Bridge in Cáceres
Strong winds from the storm nearly plunged one lorry into the River Tagus, with a second crashing nearby; schools closed amid widespread damage.
Key Points
- Two lorries overturned on A-66 motorway near Cañaveral due to Storm Kristin's winds.
- One lorry teetered on Tagus River bridge, saved by barriers; second crashed opposite side.
- Red, orange, yellow alerts issued for winds, rain, temperature drop across Extremadura.
- Schools closed Wednesday; gusts hit 150 km/h in Brozas amid fallen trees and structural damage.
Strong winds from Storm Kristin caused two lorries to overturn on the A-66 motorway near Cañaveral in Cáceres province on Tuesday afternoon.
One lorry flipped over on a bridge spanning the River Tagus, coming perilously close to plunging into the water. It ended up slightly tilted and propped against the protective barriers, which prevented it from falling. Moments later, a second lorry crashed on the opposite side of the road, also due to the gusts.
Extremadura authorities issued red, orange, and yellow weather alerts across multiple districts for the severe conditions, including powerful winds, heavy rain, and a sharp temperature drop brought by the storm affecting the entire Iberian Peninsula.
Schools remained closed throughout Wednesday amid widespread damage from fallen trees, collapsing walls, building facades, and roofs on various facilities. The strongest gusts reached 150 km/h in the village of Brozas.
Original Sources
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