Yes, our news articles do appear to be all “doom & gloom” but these latest road accidents involving families stand out from the daily litany of road accidents in Spain
Ignored Safety Precautions?
by Martin Myall •
Tag Archive for Castilla-Leon
Child Dies from Fumes Inhalation
by Vivienne Hughes •
Five members of the same family were hospitalised because of carbon monoxide poisoning in La Bañeza (León) one of whom, a 9-year-old boy, died.
Train Hits Car on Level Crossing
by Hugh MacArthur •
At least two men were killed when a train hit a car on a level crossing yesterday morning in Palencia (Castilla-León).
Bizarre Attempted Pharmacy Robbery
by David Darby •
A routine afternoon at a Valladolid pharmacy turned chaotic when an intruder attempted to rob the establishment shortly after 13.00h.
Wolf Hunting
by Martin Myall •
The regional government of Castilla y León wanted to permit the hunting of wolves but it was thwarted by the Spanish Tribunal Constitucional in 2022. It was further blocked by the top EU law court, as well.
Naughty Nuns?
by Martin Myall •
The case Clares of Orduña and Belorado could be a Dan Brown, best seller on ecclesiastical intrigues, but it’s not; the Pía Unión de San Pablo Apostol was declared a sect.
Asking for Trouble
by Hugh MacArthur •
It seems as if one driver in Valladolid went all out to break as many laws as possible governing road use.
National Policeman Shot Dead
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 46-year-old policeman was shot dead by his fellow officers in a shoot out at a gasolinera in Burgos during the early hours of Wednesday.
Pilot’s Body Found
by Vivienne Hughes •
Two weeks after a fatal air accident involving a light aircraft, rescue personnel have managed to locate the body of the pilot.
Officer Dies from Tick Bite
by Vivienne Hughes •
Although the death of a Seprona police officer was first put down to using a sulphate on his vegetable garden, the real culprit was a tick bite.