Andorran Truck Driver Remains Critical After N-145 Crash Near Anserall Tunnel
The 56-year-old, with 30 years at a local firm, suffered a possible stroke before colliding with another vehicle and overturning; recent progress includes eating and speaking, but full recovery uncertain.
Key Points
- 56-year-old Andorran truck driver in critical condition after N-145 crash near Anserall tunnel.
- Possible stroke caused loss of control, collision with vehicle, and truck overturn.
- Recent progress: removed intubation, eating and speaking limitedly; transfer to regular ward possible.
- 30 years with local firm; trapped in cabin, rescued by emergency teams.
A 56-year-old truck driver from Anserall remains in critical condition in the ICU at Barcelona's Vall d'Hebron hospital following a crash on the N-145 last Monday, May 13, despite earlier reports of positive recovery signs.
Hospital sources confirmed to Diari d'Andorra that the man, who holds strong ties to Andorra including 30 years working for a local company, continues in critical status after the incident near the Anserall tunnel in Valls del Valira around 4:40 p.m. The truck, registered in the Principat, collided with another vehicle before overturning. The driver became trapped in the cabin with his legs pinned and required extrication by emergency teams.
Altaveu reported favorable evolution in recent days, noting that medical staff have removed his intubation and other tubes. He has started eating some food and speaking, though limitedly. If progress holds, doctors anticipate transferring him to a regular ward this week. However, the full impact remains unclear, particularly from the neurovascular incident—possibly a stroke—that preceded the crash. This event caused him to lose control, veer erratically, and slam into a rocky cliff, with light traffic preventing further collisions.
Beyond traumatic injuries from the impact, teams are monitoring potential long-term effects from the initial episode. Authorities have provided no further updates on discharge or detailed prognosis.
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