30 May, 2024 @ 09:18
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Moment Spanish driver goes on ‘rampage’ against British motorist in Spain’s Mallorca

A BRITISH motorist has been terrified after a Spanish motorist goes on a ‘rampage’ in Mallorca, Spain. 

The Guardia Civil Traffic department is investigating the incident, which took place close to the Palma Airport motorway on April 19. 

Identified in the UK media as British, the vehicle was followed and rammed by a reportedly Spanish driver. 

They had been involved in an argument close to the Son Oms industrial estate before being followed, overtaken and blocked. 

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The incident left the Brits in a ‘state of shock’
Photo: Guardia Civil

The Briton stopped their vehicle on the hard shoulder and reversed in an attempt to escape. 

However, the other vehicle pursued them, causing a collision and serious damage to both cars. 

The other driver shouted and raised his middle finger at the Brit. 

They reported the situation, prompting a Guardia Civil investigation. 

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Now, the other driver has been identified and is expected to be charged with reckless driving as well as intentional damage. 

Officers will use CCTV footage captured of the events to ascertain what happened. 

The British driver and their wife are said to be in ‘shock’ after the incident.

It has also been speculated the incident is part of ongoing anti-tourism protests on the island.

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Yzabelle Bostyn

Yzabelle Bostyn is an NCTJ trained journalist who started her journalistic career at the Olive Press in 2023.
Before moving to Spain, she studied for a BA in English Literature and Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield.
After graduating she moved to the university’s journalism department, one of the best in the UK.
Throughout the past few years, she has taken on many roles including social media marketing, copywriting and radio presenting.
She then took a year out to travel Latin America, scaling volcanoes in Guatemala and swimming with sharks in Belize.
Then, she came to the Olive Press last year where she has honed her travel writing skills and reported on many fantastic experiences such as the Al Andalus luxury train.
She has also undertaken many investigations, looking into complex issues like Spain’s rental crisis and rising cancer rates.
Always willing to help, she has exposed many frauds and scams, working alongside victims to achieve justice.
She is most proud of her work on Nolotil, a drug linked to the deaths of many Brits in Spain.
A campaign launched by Yzabelle has received considerable support and her coverage has been by the UK and Spanish media alike.
Her writing has featured on many UK news outlets from the Sun to the Mail Online, who contracted her to report for them in Tenerife on growing tourism issues.
Recently, she has appeared on Times Radio covering deadly flooding in Valencia.

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