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Regional President Visits Torrevieja

The President of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, has pointed out that the new Leisure Centre of the Port of Torrevieja will be a “great reference for the tertiary sector and tourism in the Mediterranean arc”.

The head of the Consell made these statements during the visit he made, together with the mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, to learn about the progress of the works on the new Leisure Centre in the Port of Torrevieja and its surroundings.

an “example of public-private collaboration that promotes economic activity, job creation and tourism capacity.”

The highest representative of the Valencian Executive has pointed out that this project is an “example of public-private collaboration that promotes economic activity, job creation and tourism capacity.”

During his visit, Mazón assured that the investment of 100 million euros in this Leisure Centre and the works in the Port of Torrevieja, which have the backing and authorisations of the Generalitat, “will be a great attraction” for the Vega Baja region and the province of Alicante, while strengthening Torrevieja as a “nerve centre for tourism in the Mediterranean”.

In fact, the head of the Consell has assured that “it can already be seen that the works on the project are progressing at a good pace” and it is expected that in January the car park of the new Leisure Centre with 700 parking spaces will be enabled and the rest of the facilities in the summer of 2025.

Mazón has highlighted Torrevieja as a “perfect city-port pairing” that is integrating port activity and its maritime heritage with the promotion of tourism, leisure, sport and culture.

A comprehensive action in the Port of Torrevieja

Specifically, the investment earmarked for the transformation of the port of Torrevieja amounts to more than 100 million euro, of which around 60 million have been provided by the City Council and the rest by private initiative. Thus, work is being carried out in the new leisure area, as well as works already carried out such as the transfer and renovation of the fishing area, the rehabilitation of the old customs building and the demolition of the old fish market and office and harbour buildings.

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80-year-old woman dies on a beach in Los Alcázares

While bathing in the sea atLos Narejos, a municipality of Los Alcázares, an 80-year-old woman passed away on Thursday.

At 1:33 p.m., the Emergency Coordination Centre of the Region of Murcia received a call informing them that a lifeguard had initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation manoeuvres after several individuals rescued an incapacitated bather from the water.

A patrol from the Civil Protection of Los Alcázares has arrived at the location of the Civil Guard and a Mobile Emergency Unit, which is staffed by health personnel from the Emergency and Health Emergency Management 061. Despite their efforts, they were unable to save the victim.

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One dead in the Pilar de la Horadada tunnel after an accident between a car and a truck

A lorry with flammable materials on board overturned in the AP-7 tunnel near Pilar de la Horadada, as it travelled towards Cartagena, resulting in a severe traffic accident. This resulted in a spectacular conflagration and the truck driver’s death.

It appears that the tragedy was the result of a tyre burst on a heavy vehicle. The ferocity of the flames was exacerbated by the truck’s “non-hazardous” cargo and the accident’s location within the tunnel. Additionally, the same sources indicate that at the time of the accident, an additional vehicle was present within the tunnel, unaffected by the fire. The driver of this vehicle was able to escape independently.

The Consortium has dispatched three command headquarters units (UMJ), two heavy urban fire trucks (BUP9), three heavy tanker trucks (BNP), a rescue van (FSV), an officer, two non-commissioned officers, a sergeant, three corporals, and 14 firefighters from the Torrevieja, Almoradí, Orihuela, and Elche fire stations to extinguish the fire.

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AP7 Motorway tunnel at Pilar de la Horadada CLOSED due to fire

A significant fire outbreak has been documented in the southbound tunnel of the AP7 at Pilar de la Horadada, as evidenced by the emergence of video footage.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown; however, it appears that the tunnel is currently closed to traffic in both directions.

The tunnel is presently enduring a substantial modernisation project with the objective of enhancing energy efficiency and ensuring safety. The tunnel’s lighting system is presently undergoing upgrades; however, it is uncertain whether this is related to the closure.

The fire has generated a significant quantity of smoke, which has accumulated within the tunnel and is a threat to motorists. This smoke is visible from a distance. Consequently, the culvert was closed by the authorities to guarantee safety. The tunnel’s ventilation systems have been activated to dispel the haze, and fire crews are currently present.