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Bus overturns in Salamanca after driver reportedly faints
A bus carrying 44 passengers overturned in Santa Marta de Tormes, near Salamanca in Spain, on Tuesday.
The bus was travelling on the road to Alba de Tormes when the driver reportedly fainted; the cause of the incident is under investigation by the Civil Guard.
Passengers were initially unable to get out, but firefighters evacuated everyone from the bus.
Medical staff treated two passengers, including a pregnant woman, separately from the driver; details of their condition were not available.
Most passengers were travelling from Salamanca towards Alba de Tormes and nearby communities.
A replacement vehicle came to collect the passengers, while crews prepared to remove the overturned bus.
A bus overturned in Santa Marta de Tormes, Salamanca, after its driver reportedly fainted.
The bus was carrying 44 passengers and tipped onto its side on the Alba road.
Emergency services received the alert at 11:28 a.m., shortly before 11:30 a.m.
Firefighters evacuated everyone from the bus after passengers were initially unable to get out.
Medical staff treated two people, apart from the driver; one was a pregnant woman.
- Who
- A bus carrying 44 passengers; two people were treated, apart from the driver.
- What
- The bus overturned onto its side after the driver reportedly fainted.
- When
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026; the alert was received at 11:28 a.m.
- Where
- The Alba road in Santa Marta de Tormes, Salamanca, near the Capuchinos commercial park.
- Why
- The driver reportedly fainted while driving; the incident is under investigation by the Guardia Civil.
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Emergency services received an alert about the bus accident.
The bus overturned after the driver reportedly fainted.
Firefighters evacuated all occupants, and medical staff treated two people apart from the driver.
- Passengers
- 44
- Location
- Alba road, Santa Marta de Tormes, Salamanca
- Alert time
- 11:28 a.m.
- People treated
- Two, apart from the driver
- Investigation
- Guardia Civil