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Pile-up at Es Molinar: Small mistake, big traffic jams — and what needs to be done

Why Small Crashes Can Cause Big Jams on Mallorca’s Airport Road

Busy traffic, short reaction times and merging lanes can turn a small crash near Palma into a long queue.

Published: April 22, 2026
Pile-up at Es Molinar: Small mistake, big traffic jams — and what needs to be done

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Why do traffic jams on the road to Mallorca airport get so bad after a minor crash?

On busy stretches near Palma, a small collision can quickly slow traffic across several lanes. When vehicles are close together and speeds are still high, drivers often do not have enough time to brake safely, so one impact can trigger a chain reaction. At junctions like the access to the Vía Cintura, lane changes and merging traffic make the problem worse.

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