On the A-8 a lorry carrying cattle was involved in an accident on Saturday morning near Cudillero . According to the Guardia Civil on Kilometer 442 on the carriageway towards Galicia, near the Viaducto de Cudillero. Two people in the vehicle suffered minor injuries. Eight cattle died as a result of the accident.
The Central Operativa de Tráfico of the Guardia Civil in Asturias received the emergency call at 10:50. Traffic patrols secured the scene, managed traffic and assisted with the recovery operation. The carriageway was closed for a time while debris and animal carcasses were cleared and the overturned vehicle secured. The Guardia Civil initially gave no details about the precise cause of the accident.
According to initial information, only the lorry involved in the accident was involved. Investigations into the vehicle’s dynamics and technical condition are under way. In such cases, the Guardia Civil’s traffic units routinely examine the scene, braking and steering systems, and how the load was secured. No official assessment of possible weather or infrastructure factors was initially available.
The accident site is on an exposed stretch of the A-8, which links Spain’s northern coast. The terrain around Cudillero is challenging; the route there crosses the Viaducto de Cudillero and several cuttings. After accidents involving livestock, emergency services coordinate the proper recovery of the animals as well as traffic management, to prevent further damage and additional hazards for road users.
The A-8 is one of the most important main roads in northern Spain. Disruptions on this route regularly affect traffic well beyond the immediate area. The accident caused delays on the stretch around Cudillero. By early afternoon, no definitive information was available on how long the restrictions would last or when the road would fully reopen.
The Guardia Civil said it would provide further information about the cause of the accident and the precise sequence of events once the initial response was complete. No details were initially given about damage to the road or bridge infrastructure.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).