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Two firefighters injured in Arouca remain hospitalized

Observador28 August 2026 at 16:32

Two of the four firefighters injured in the accident in Arouca are still hospitalized. The accident occurred on August 19, when the vehicle they were in fell into a ravine about 150 meters deep.

The two firefighters who have already been discharged from hospital are still receiving medical care. Of the four operatives injured in the incident, two remain in hospital.

The accident happened when the firefighters' vehicle fell into a 150-meter ravine. The authorities continue to monitor the situation of the injured.

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