Truck carrying hazardous materials overturns on N-240 in Montblanc

The early morning accident at the Rifacli roundabout forced a temporary road closure for safety reasons.

Generic image of an overturned truck on a highway at dawn with emergency lights.
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Generic image of an overturned truck on a highway at dawn with emergency lights.

A heavy vehicle transporting hazardous materials overturned early this Monday morning on the N-240 highway near Montblanc, leading to temporary traffic disruptions.

The accident occurred shortly before 5:15 AM at the Rifacli roundabout. Authorities immediately closed the road to ensure public safety while emergency teams inspected the cargo for potential leaks.
Units from the Bombers de la Generalitat and Mossos d'Esquadra responded to the scene. After confirming that the transported material posed no immediate threat, they coordinated the recovery of the vehicle.
The driver was reported unharmed following the incident. The N-240 has since been cleared and reopened to regular traffic after several hours of specialized intervention.