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Son Castelló: Private ambulance under influence of drugs — motorcyclist dies

Why people leave flowers and candles after accidents in Mallorca

A quiet local tradition in Mallorca after a fatal road accident.

Published: April 22, 2026
Son Castelló: Private ambulance under influence of drugs — motorcyclist dies

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Is it normal to see candles and flowers after a fatal accident in Mallorca?

Yes, it is a common and very local form of public mourning in Mallorca after a fatal accident. Friends, neighbors and passers-by often leave flowers or candles near the scene as a quiet sign of respect for the person who died.

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