Italian Driver Hospitalised After Crashing into Barrier on Icy Andorra Road
A 37-year-old Italian man suffered a serious head injury in a single-vehicle crash on the snow-covered CG-2 in Canillo early on 18 January 2026,.
Key Points
- Crash at 4:40am on CG-2 km 16.5 in Incles, Canillo; car hit barrier on icy bend.
- 37-year-old Italian driver alone; serious head injury from windscreen impact.
- Firefighters and ambulance attended; transferred to hospital, condition stable.
- Breathalyser positive at penal level; potential arrest post-discharge.
A 37-year-old Italian man remains under hospital observation after crashing his vehicle into a protective barrier on the CG-2 road in Incles, Canillo parish, early on 18 January 2026.
Police received the alert at 4:40am from local residents woken by the impact at kilometre 16.5 on a sharp bend. The Italian-registered car, carrying only the driver, veered off the road about 20 minutes before 5am. He suffered a serious head injury after striking the inside of the windscreen. Responders noted the road was covered in snow and ice, pointing to it as the likely cause.
Firefighters attended with a truck for possible extrication or road clearance, while an ambulance team provided initial care before transferring him to hospital. His condition is not life-threatening, but he is being monitored as a precaution. Police compiled the incident report and conducted a breathalyser test, with the driver reportedly testing positive at a penal level, though official sources have not confirmed the result.
If discharged soon, he faces formal arrest and transfer to custody; a longer stay would adjust the procedure slightly. The road was inspected and cleared, with no other vehicles or people involved.
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