At the Autovía A-52 occurred on Friday morning, 18 September 2026, near Toén (province of Ourense) a collision involving several vehicles. According to the Galician emergency service 112 Galicia several people were injured; at least three needed medical attention. The emergency call came in at around 08:40, and the crash was reported near kilometre 239.
Emergency services, the fire brigade and units of the GES de O Carballiño on Sunday. The Guardia Civil de Tráfico secured the scene and temporarily diverted traffic locally on the affected carriageway. The Dirección General de Tráfico subsequently reported queues and slow-moving traffic on the stretch. No initial information was available on the severity of the injuries or possible transfers to hospital.
Consistent reports indicate that several vehicles collided. The exact number and what caused the collision remain unclear. The authorities routinely examine possible causes of accidents; the Guardia Civil de Tráfico is investigating how it happened. The precise duration of the traffic disruption had also not been given by late morning.
The affected section of the A-52 connects important routes between Ourense and southern Galicia. Incidents on this road regularly have a significant impact on commuter and delivery traffic. Regional routes such as the AG-53 also intersect nearby, making the junction more vulnerable to disruption when roads are closed. In the province of Ourense, the A-52 is a key route towards Vigo and towards the meseta routes to Castile and León.
Until clearance and investigative work is complete, it remains unclear how many people were ultimately affected and whether experts will be called in. Emergency services said they would release further information after reviewing situation reports. During the operation, the Dirección General de Tráfico warned of disruption and advised drivers to avoid the area until the road reopened.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).