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Three Motorcycle Incidents Disrupt Traffic in Andorra la Vella

Emergency services responded to falls involving medical malaise and minor scratches on Carretera de la Comella and near Pyrénées shopping centre, causing temporary diversions and on-site treatment.

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Key Points

  • Three motorcycle incidents in Andorra la Vella caused traffic disruptions on Wednesday.
  • Motorcyclist fainted at Pyrénées shopping centre exit, treated on-site with diversions via Carrer de les Canals.
  • 32-year-old rider fell at km 3 on Carretera de la Comella, sustained minor scratches, discharged after treatment.
  • Emergency services including firefighters, ambulances, and police responded quickly to all events.

### Multiple Motorcycle Incidents Disrupt Traffic and Prompt Emergency Responses in Andorra la Vella

Emergency services responded to three separate motorcycle incidents in Andorra la Vella on Wednesday, involving medical episodes and minor injuries that led to traffic disruptions and on-site treatment.

At around 2pm, a motorcyclist fell from his bike at the exit of the Pyrénées shopping centre car park. Initial reports indicated he suffered a general malaise that caused him to faint. Firefighters with an ambulance, the Medical Emergencies Service (SUM), a police traffic motorcycle, traffic officers and a patrol unit attended the scene. Vehicles leaving the car park were diverted via Carrer de les Canals, causing congestion in the area but no full blockage. The man appeared to escape with only a scare, though further details on his condition were not immediately available.

Earlier that midday, a 32-year-old rider lost control of his motorcycle at kilometre 3 on the Carretera de la Comella, with no other vehicles involved. He sustained very minor injuries, described as scratches. A police patrol and firefighters' ambulance responded quickly, providing on-site care before discharging him at the location, according to the firefighters' shift chief.

A similar report from the same stretch of Carretera de la Comella noted the 32-year-old's light injuries after falling, with police and ambulance attendance confirming the rapid resolution.

Authorities have not linked the events or released additional updates.

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