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Truck driver arrested after crash damages cars and building in Tarazona
A truck driver was arrested after fleeing police through the streets of Tarazona, in Spain, on Tuesday night.
Police had ordered the truck to stop because it was driving on streets too narrow for a vehicle of its size.
The truck hit at least 18 parked cars and crashed into a building, leaving it stuck at a street junction.
No injuries were reported, though the crash caused extensive damage to vehicles and property.
After the crash, the driver threw a heavy object at a police officer and was arrested.
He faces charges linked to assaulting an officer and road safety offences; the case is being prepared for judicial authorities.
Accounts differ on whether he refused alcohol and drug tests or tested positive for alcohol.
A truck driver was arrested in Tarazona after fleeing local police, hitting parked vehicles and crashing into a building.
The incident happened on Tuesday night, October 20, as the truck travelled through narrow streets in the town.
Reports differ on the number of vehicles hit: ABC reported about 20, while Heraldo reported at least 18.
Reports also differ on alcohol testing: Heraldo said the driver tested positive, while El Periódico de Aragón said he refused the test.
No injuries were reported by El Periódico de Aragón, which said the crash caused substantial property damage.
- Who
- A male truck driver and officers from Tarazona’s Local Police.
- What
- The driver fled police in a heavy truck, hit parked vehicles and crashed into a building. He was arrested.
- When
- Tuesday night, October 20, around 10 p.m., according to ABC.
- Where
- On streets in Tarazona, Spain.
- Why
- The driver fled after police ordered him to stop. The reason he initially entered the narrow streets is not stated.
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Police tried to stop the truck as it travelled through Tarazona.
The truck fled through narrow streets, hitting vehicles and eventually crashing into a building.
Local police arrested the driver.
- Location
- Tarazona, Spain
- Incident time
- Tuesday, October 20, around 10 p.m.
- Vehicles hit
- About 20, according to ABC; at least 18, according to Heraldo
- Arrest
- Tarazona Local Police arrested the driver
- Building damage
- The truck crashed into a building façade
- Test reports
- Heraldo reported a positive alcohol test; El Periódico de Aragón reported the driver refused testing
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