Motorcyclist Injured in C-14 Crash Near Ribera d'Urgellet, Closes Road to Andorra
Authorities closed the C-14 highway near Karting El Pla de Sant Tirs after a motorcyclist veered off the road, causing brief delays for drivers traveling to Andorra during peak evening traffic.
Key Points
- Single-vehicle crash at km 170.4 on C-14 toward Ponts Sunday evening.
- Rider sustained minor injuries; treated on scene by emergency services.
- Highway fully closed temporarily, alternating traffic restored; delays between km 170-171.
- Occurred amid heavy post-weekend traffic to Andorra Principality.
A motorcyclist sustained minor injuries after veering off the C-14 road near Karting El Pla de Sant Tirs in Ribera d'Urgellet on Sunday evening, prompting a temporary full closure of the highway and causing short delays for drivers heading to Andorra.
The Catalan Traffic Service (SCT) reported the single-vehicle crash occurred at kilometre marker 170.4 in the direction of Ponts. Mossos d'Esquadra received the alert at 20:40, leading authorities to block both directions initially before introducing alternating traffic flow.
No other vehicles were involved in the incident, which took place amid post-weekend return traffic to the Principality. Retentions lasted only a few minutes in the area between markers 170 and 171, though disruptions extended into the night for some motorists.
Emergency services attended the scene, where the rider received treatment for light injuries. Further details on the cause remain unavailable. Drivers were advised to monitor official updates during the busy period.
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