Medical Emergency Closes Lanes on Andorra's CG-1 Highway
Emergency services responded to a person falling ill near a fast-food restaurant in Andorra la Vella, causing significant traffic delays on Avinguda.
Key Points
- Incident reported after 5pm on Avinguda Tarragona near pedestrian crossing.
- Fire truck and two ambulances dispatched to scene beside fast-food restaurant.
- Both uphill lanes on CG-1 toward Encamp temporarily closed, causing delays.
- Lanes reopened after intervention; no patient condition details released.
Emergency services responded to a medical incident on Avinguda Tarragona in Andorra la Vella, causing significant traffic disruptions near the roundabout at Carrer Bonaventura Riberaygua.
The call came in shortly after 5pm local time, involving a person who fell ill beside a pedestrian crossing next to a well-known fast-food restaurant. Firefighters and the Medical Emergency Service (SUM) dispatched a fire truck and two ambulances—one from each agency—to the scene.
Responders temporarily closed both uphill lanes toward Encamp on the CG-1 highway, leading to queues in the area. Traffic faced major delays during the intervention, though restrictions were later lifted.
No details have been released on the condition of the person affected. Authorities have not provided further updates on the incident.
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