The beaches of Matalascañas and Mazagón on the eastern coast of Huelva have been closed to bathing as a result of the presence of Portuguese Man O’ War, Physalia physalis, jellyfish.
Fatal incident in Mazagón
A 36 year old man died early on Wednesday morning after being hit by a car on the H-30 heading towards Mazagón, Huelva. The incident occurred at 06.57 at km13.700 when, for reasons as yet unknown, the pedestrian ended up being run over. The driver of the car, a 60 year old man was detained.
Hotel closes
The Hotel Martin Alonso Pinzón in Mazagón, Huelva, has closed down, with the workforce, 17 people, being dismissed. The (former) employees, who had not been paid since December 2008, are pursuing the matter through the courts.