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Three-year-old girl dies after car mounts sidewalk in Coll d'en Rabassa — a reality check

When a medical episode causes a crash in Mallorca

Sudden loss of consciousness can be caused by medical problems and may lead to serious traffic accidents in Mallorca.

Published: April 22, 2026
Three-year-old girl dies after car mounts sidewalk in Coll d'en Rabassa — a reality check

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Can a driver suddenly lose consciousness while driving in Mallorca?

Yes, sudden loss of consciousness can happen for medical reasons such as a heart problem, stroke, a metabolic issue, or medication side effects. That is one reason accidents sometimes need both a traffic and a medical review. In Mallorca, cases like this raise questions about how health checks and driving fitness are handled.

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