Large Landslide Forces Alternating Traffic on C-14 Road in Alt Urgell

The detachment of earth and rocks occurred near Hostalets de Tost, cutting off one lane and causing morning delays.

Heavy machinery removing large volumes of earth and rocks from a blocked mountain road.
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Heavy machinery removing large volumes of earth and rocks from a blocked mountain road.

A large landslide on the C-14 road, near Hostalets de Tost in Ribera d'Urgellet, has forced alternating traffic flow since early this morning.

The landslide, involving a large volume of earth and rocks, was reported between kilometer 171 and 172 of the route. The alert was received shortly after 8:45 AM, according to the Catalan Traffic Service (Servei Català de Trànsit).
Despite the spectacular nature of the incident, authorities confirmed that no personal injuries or material damage were reported. However, the incident has caused significant traffic congestion on the road.

Heavy machinery is already removing the debris that fell, with the forecast that the work will last throughout the day.

Heavy machinery is already working in the area to remove the debris that fell onto the roadway, allowing traffic to circulate intermittently using the remaining lane.