Eight people were injured in a serious accident early on Wednesday morning near the Son Oms industrial estate in Palma. Two of those injured are in a critical condition in Son Espases Hospital.
The accident occurred around 4.50am on the MA-19 between Son Oms and Sant Jordi. A BMW 4 Series crossed into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a Kia Picanto.
Medical personnel treated eight patients, six women and two men. Two of the women were taken to Son Espases with critical injuries. A third person was admitted in a less serious condition.
Two other women, one who was seriously injured, the other less so, were taken to Son Llàtzer Hospital. The other three people - a man and two women - were taken to a private clinic with minor injuries.
The Guardia Civil's Traffic Police are investigating the circumstances.