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Sparks on the Autopista: 14 Kilometres Without Tires – Suspected Alcohol Use Shakes Commuters

The sparks-and-skid incident on the Inca to Palma road

Witnesses in Mallorca reported a car scraping along the road between Inca and Palma before police stopped it.

Published: April 22, 2026
Sparks on the Autopista: 14 Kilometres Without Tires – Suspected Alcohol Use Shakes Commuters

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What happened on the Inca to Palma road in Mallorca when a car was seen driving with sparks?

Witnesses reported a car travelling for a long stretch on the road between Inca and Palma while metal scraped along the asphalt and sparks were visible. The vehicle was later stopped by the Guardia Civil, and a positive alcohol test was reported. The case is being investigated as a possible combination of dangerous driving and mechanical failure.

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