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Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with car near Avenida de América
An accident at the exit from Avenida de América towards the M-30 left a motorcyclist seriously injured on Tuesday and caused traffic problems at one of the most sensitive points in Madrid’s road network. The collision, which also involved a car, required a rapid response from emergency services.
The motorcyclist, a middle-aged man, was treated at the scene by Samur-Protección Civil paramedics. After being stabilised, he was taken to hospital in serious condition, escorted by Policía Municipal officers who helped the ambulance get through the area’s traffic.
The accident caused traffic jams and temporary diversions during a busy period, especially for those trying to join the M-30 from the area around Avenida de América. At these kinds of junctions, any partial closure is quickly felt due to the build-up of cars, motorbikes and buses in a short space.
Policía Municipal has taken charge of the investigation to clarify how the collision happened. So far, no further details have been released about the circumstances of the crash or the condition of the car’s driver.
The incident once again highlights the vulnerability of motorcyclists on Madrid’s main roads. Exits like the one from Avenida de América to the M-30 see fast merging, lane changes and heavy traffic—a combination that demands extra attention from both drivers and motorcyclists.
Avenida de América serves every day as one of the main entry and exit points to the capital. It connects the transport interchange, access to the M-30, intercity traffic and constant commuter journeys. That’s why an accident like Tuesday’s not only affects those involved: it also disrupts the rhythm of a key area for thousands of daily journeys for hours.