17-year-old motorcyclist injured on Avinguda Meritxell; driver may have fled
A teenage rider fell from her motorcycle just before 7pm in front of the Diamant building and was taken to Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell.
Key Points
- 17-year-old motorcyclist fell on Avinguda Meritxell just before 7pm; condition not released
- Police say rider lost control while travelling uphill; witnesses allege a vehicle cut across her path
- Driver reportedly fled scene; described as a grey older-model Seat with Andorran plates, headed toward Carrer Bisbe Príncep Iglesias
- Two ambulances and road-safety units attended; road was temporarily closed and an investigation is ongoing
A 17-year-old motorcyclist was injured after falling from her bike on Avinguda Meritxell, in front of the Diamant building, on Sunday evening just before 7pm. Emergency services took her to Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell for treatment; authorities have not released details on her condition.
Police say the rider lost control while travelling uphill. Witnesses reported that a vehicle may have cut across her path shortly before the fall, although there was no confirmed direct collision. Several bystanders attempted to stop the driver, who witnesses allege fled the scene without providing assistance.
Two ambulances and patrols from the police and road-safety units attended the scene, temporarily closing the road to allow emergency crews to work; traffic was later restored. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the driver, described by witnesses as possibly a grey, older-model Seat with Andorran plates, last seen heading toward Carrer Bisbe Príncep Iglesias.
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This article was aggregated from the following Catalan-language sources:
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La policia busca un conductor que va fugir després d’un accident
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Una menor ferida en caure de la motocicleta a l'avinguda Meritxell
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Ferida una motorista de 17 anys en caure a l’avinguda Meritxell
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Ferida després de caure de la moto a Escaldes
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Ferida una motorista en una caiguda a la rotonda d’Engolasters
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Un accident amb una motorista ferida a la rotonda d'Engolasters col·lapsa la CG-2