During the night, a 37-year-old motorcyclist died near Son Oms. It is already the second fatal incident on the same stretch within seven days.
Another fatal accident on the Camí de la Síquia
\nOn the night leading into Thursday, a serious traffic accident occurred on the Camí de la Síquia in Palma, in which a 37-year-old motorcyclist died. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. near Son Oms — according to residents, in light drizzle and damp road conditions.
\nThe man reportedly collided with a small delivery van and was thrown several meters through the air by the impact. Passersby immediately alerted emergency services, the Guardia Civil and the Local Police. The responders began resuscitation efforts immediately, but all attempts were unsuccessful.
\nAlready the second fatal crash in a week
\nParticularly disturbing: it is already the second fatal accident on exactly this stretch within seven days. Residents and commuters react in shock. "You can still hear the sirens in the morning," says a woman who has lived here for years and sweeps the street at 6 a.m. every day. "The corner is dangerous, many drive too fast."
\nPolice and Guardia Civil are currently investigating the accident, securing evidence and interviewing witnesses. Preliminary indications point to a collision while overtaking or when the van turned, investigations are ongoing. Concrete details about the exact sequence or speed have not yet been confirmed.
\nIn the hours after the accident, authorities closed off the area. Traffic on the Camí de la Síquia backed up, drivers sought detours via side streets. Residents report that the road is tight and confusing in several places — especially in the early morning hours when street lighting is barely on.
\nVoices from the neighborhood and demands
\nSeveral neighbors are now calling for short-term measures: more controls, temporary speed limits and better signage at critical points. A shopkeeper on the Paseo de Sant Jordi said: "If two people die here in a week, politics must act — we can't wait for more to happen."
\nMunicipal representatives have announced an on-site inspection of the route. Concepts such as additional traffic islands, better lighting or more visible markings are under discussion. Increased presence of traffic police was also cited as a short-term measure.
\nWhat remains
\nThe death of the 37-year-old leaves a palpable void in the neighborhood. Friends and family are in mourning, investigations continue, and the question of more safety on the route remains open. Anyone who witnessed the accident or can provide information about its sequence is asked to contact the Guardia Civil.
\nOur thoughts are with the bereaved. Please look out for one another — especially on roads used by many commuters and heavy vehicles.
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