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Woman motorcyclist seriously injured after colliding with a car on the M-45
A 39-year-old woman motorcyclist was seriously injured this Wednesday after colliding with a car on the M-45, near Leganés. The accident required emergency services to be mobilised and affected traffic on one of the most used roads in the south of Madrid.
The accident occurred shortly before three in the afternoon, at kilometre 3.400 of the M-45. The collision between the motorcycle and the car left the woman rider lying on the road with serious injuries, while medical and security teams were activated in the area.
SUMMA 112 paramedics treated the woman at the scene of the accident. She had multiple injuries and had to be stabilised before being airlifted by medical helicopter to Hospital 12 de Octubre, where she was admitted in serious condition.
The Guardia Civil has taken charge of the investigation to clarify how the collision occurred. For now, the exact causes of the accident have not been disclosed, nor whether other factors were involved, such as a sudden manoeuvre, a distraction, or the density of traffic.
The incident also affected mobility. The M-45 is a key route for travel between municipalities in the south and east of the Comunidad de Madrid, and any accident on its lanes can quickly cause traffic jams, especially during periods of heavy traffic.
The Leganés section handles a high volume of vehicles daily, both from drivers travelling between municipalities and those connecting with other routes into the capital. In this environment, motorcycles, cars, and heavy vehicles share fast-moving traffic that leaves little room to react to the unexpected.
The accident once again highlights the vulnerability of motorcyclists on major metropolitan roads. Even with a helmet and proper gear, a collision with a car can have much more serious consequences for those on two wheels.
For drivers, the incident is a reminder of the importance of keeping distance, checking blind spots, and avoiding sudden lane changes. On roads like the M-45, where many journeys seem routine, a moment's inattention can completely change an ordinary afternoon of traffic.
The investigation will now determine exactly what happened, but the warning for those who use the access roads to Madrid daily is clear. Speed, vehicle density, and the mix of cars and motorcycles make these roads places where caution is not just a recommendation, but a basic condition for reaching your destination.