Lorry overturns and cuts off A22 in PortimĂŁo
The road was closed in the PortimĂŁo-Lagos direction. A lorry transporting water overturned on the A22 in PortimĂŁo this morning. The road was closed in the PortimĂŁo-Lagos direction two kilometres
Child, 11, dies ârun over by lorry in Albufeiraâ
Truck hits girl near âWormsâ roundabout An 11 year old girl died late this afternoon following an accident involving a lorry in Albufeira. According to reports this far, the youngster
Cat lost following road accident
A Porto family is desperate to find Fred, their much-loved cat who escaped from their vehicle following an accident on the A25, near Vouzela. According to the Castro family, Fred
Firefighters League wants âindependent investigationâ into accident that killed 38-year-old firefighter
‘This is a case of increasing doubt’ President of the Portuguese Firefighters League (LBP) AntĂłnio Nunes has today defended the creation of an independent technical commission to carry out the
Fire engine that crashed in Odemira, killing one, âhad anomaliesâ
âA succession of complaints due to safety failingsâ Reports today are pointing to the safety (or otherwise) of the fire engine that overturned on a bend in the municipality of
Cycling tragedy in Oliveira de Azeméis, Aveiro
One cyclist died and another was left in a serious condition after being hit by a light vehicle on EN (national road) 1 in Oliveira de Azeméis, in the Aveiro
Deaths and injuries on Portugalâs roads cost country âŹ5.5 billion in 2024
Dismal tally represents 2% of GDP The 475 deaths, 2,675 serious injuries and 43,239 âlight injuriesâ that occurred in the 140,490 accidents involving Portuguese citizens on Portugalâs roads last year
Twenty road deaths over festive period in Portugal
Nine people died between December 27 and January 1 Twenty people have died in road accidents in Portugal since the start of GNR policeâs Operation âChristmas and New Year 2024/2025â
Fatal ballooning accident involved safety, pilot and operator failures
Final report highlights repeated âunderestimation of risksâ An investigation into a fatal accident in April involving a hot-air balloon near the Alqueva reservoir, in the municipality of MourĂŁo, Ăvora district,
Five killed in accidents on Portuguese roads between December 27-30
Five killed in accidents on Portuguese roads between December 27-30 At least five people died on Portuguese roads between Friday, December 27 and Monday, 30, according to provisional data from