A coach carrying approximately 55 people collided with the façade of the Diputació building in the center of Lleida on Wednesday [1].
The incident occurred on Rambla Ferran, causing significant casualties and requiring a large-scale emergency response in a high-traffic area of the city.
Reports regarding the total number of casualties vary. The Sistema d'Emergències Mèdiques (SEM) said 43 were injured [1], while other reports cited 35 injured [2]. Among those hurt, SEM identified four people in critical condition [1]. Other data indicates a breakdown of six serious injuries, and four very serious injuries [2].
Emergency responders worked to evacuate the vehicle from the building's exterior. Approximately 25 passengers were able to exit the coach on their own [2].
Local authorities have not yet determined why the vehicle veered off course and struck the building. No immediate cause for the crash has been identified [1].
Medical teams transported the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. The collision caused damage to the façade of the Diputació de Lleida, a prominent administrative site in the region [1, 2].
“A coach carrying approximately 55 people collided with the façade of the Diputació building”
The discrepancy in casualty numbers between the SEM and other reporting agencies suggests a fluid situation during the initial triage phase. Because the crash occurred in a central urban hub like Rambla Ferran, the investigation will likely focus on whether driver error, mechanical failure, or pedestrian interference contributed to the vehicle hitting a stationary government building.
