Police chase ends in violent collision and three-vehicle fire in Algés
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Police chase ends in violent collision and three-vehicle fire in Algés

SAPO Notícias29 August 2026 at 09:34

A police chase that started Saturday morning in Lisbon ended in a violent collision on Avenida Brasília, near the Champalimaud Foundation, in the Algés area. The accident left three injured, one in serious condition, and a fire that engulfed three vehicles. According to the available information, the chase reportedly began around 07:30.

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