One of the vehicles was driving against the flow of traffic
A man said to be in his 50s died and two others, aged 45 and 90, were seriously injured in a head-on collision on the Algarve’s A22 motorway this Friday afternoon (November 29).
The accident occurred at kilometer 22, between Lagoa and Portimão, as one of the vehicles involved was driving against the flow of traffic.
The crash happened shortly after 2pm, prompting authorities to close the A22 in both directions.
The two victims who sustained serious injuries were taken to Portimão Hospital.
It is still unclear why one of the vehicles was driving the wrong way on the motorway, a source from the Algarve’s civil protection command told Lusa news agency.
There are several signposts at all entrances and exits of the motorway warning drivers to stop if they happen to enter the A22 incorrectly.
