Spanish Tourist Fined and Injured in Andorra Snow Crash for Missing Winter Gear
A 45-year-old Spanish driver skidded off snowy CG-2 road near Racons, Canillo, due to lacking mandatory chains or winter tyres, receiving an on-site.
Key Points
- 45-year-old Spanish tourist sole occupant of car that skidded off CG-2 near Racons in Canillo.
- Crash at 9:54am on snow-covered road; driver lacked mandatory winter chains or tyres under Article 72.2.
- Fined on-site by police; received medical aid and hospital transport.
- No other vehicles involved; authorities urge winter equipment compliance.
A 45-year-old Spanish tourist sustained injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the CG-2 road near Racons in Canillo this morning, after police determined he lacked the mandatory winter equipment for snowy conditions.
Officers received the alert at 9:54am and responded to the scene around 10am, where the Spanish-registered car had skidded off the snow-covered road. The driver was the sole occupant and received medical attention before transport to a hospital.
Police issued an on-site fine under Article 72.2 of Andorra's traffic code, which requires chains or winter tyres during adverse weather. No other vehicles were involved.
The road remains open, though authorities continue to urge drivers to heed winter safety advisories in the area.
Original Sources
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