A car accident involving three young holidaymakers, believed to be young women, occurred outside a popular resort in Ibiza, Spain. The incident took place on Calle Moli in front of the On the Bay restaurant at the Playa des Pouet resort. Eyewitnesses reported that a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon veered off the road onto the pavement, striking the three women and knocking down a lamppost before coming to a stop near a pedestrian crossing.
Following the accident, lifeguards at Playa des Pouet were the first responders on the scene, with local police patrols and emergency services arriving shortly after. The women were treated at the scene before being transported to a medical center for further care.
One of the victims was identified as a British tourist, while the identities of the other two remain undisclosed. Eyewitnesses stated that two of the women appeared to be in serious condition, with one sustaining foot injuries. Authorities have closed the street and are conducting interviews with witnesses to gather more information about the incident.
The driver, described as a young man around 30 years old, was taken into custody. The San Jose Town Hall confirmed that the driver was Irish but did not provide additional information about the nationalities of the women involved. The driver faces charges of reckless driving, driving under the influence of drugs, manslaughter due to gross negligence, and serious injury due to gross negligence. Initial investigations indicated the consumption of nitrous oxide before the accident.
Local authorities are cooperating with law enforcement agencies and emergency services to further investigate the incident. The accident has sparked concerns in the area, with recent similar incidents involving British tourists in Ibiza drawing attention to road safety issues.