A tragic incident occurred in Campanario, Badajoz, where a 69-year-old woman lost her life when her vehicle was swept away by the Zújar River. The incident happened on Wednesday when she attempted to navigate a ford on the river, located near kilometer point 25 of the EX115 road that connects Campanario with Orellana la Vieja. Emergency services were alerted immediately, mobilizing a significant response team that included medical units, local firefighters, the Civil Guard, and the Red Cross, among others.

Despite the prompt arrival of the emergency teams, they were unable to save the woman, whose car was carried off due to the overwhelming force of the water. Eyewitness accounts from the area suggest that the conditions were dangerous and the river was swollen from recent rainfall. The incident underscores the risks posed by flooding, particularly in areas where roads cross bodies of water, and raises concerns about the adequacy of warning systems for motorists.

This tragedy is a stark reminder of the potential dangers of driving in adverse weather conditions and the need for increased awareness and caution in similar circumstances. Local authorities might need to re-evaluate signage and emergency response preparedness in vulnerable regions to prevent similar incidents in the future, ensuring that residents are informed about hazardous conditions that may impact road safety.