The incident took place on Buenos Aires street, just minutes before 7:00 PM. Municipal sources indicated that the Ertzaintza vehicle was in an emergency situation, with its flashing lights on, though the specific nature of the call it was responding to at the time of the collision has not been disclosed.
Apparently, the Tesla entered Buenos Aires street after the traffic light on Colón de Larreategui street turned green, leading to the collision between the two vehicles. As a result of the impact, the airbags of the patrol car deployed.
Despite the spectacular nature of the accident, no injuries were reported.
The same municipal sources confirmed that, despite the apparent severity of the accident, no injuries were sustained. The collision caused a temporary interruption to tram services, which were restored around 7:45 PM that Friday. The Bilbao Municipal Police is responsible for preparing the accident report regarding the collision between the Tesla and the police patrol car.
