Driver arrested after fleeing police and crashing into two cars in Lisbon
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Driver arrested after fleeing police and crashing into two cars in Lisbon

SIC Notícias29 August 2026 at 11:19

A driver was arrested in Lisbon after fleeing from police and crashing into two cars. The incident occurred in the Portuguese capital, according to authorities.

The driver's vehicle collided with the two cars during the flight from security forces.

Authorities reported that traffic on Avenida Brasília remains closed following the accident.

The driver was arrested at the scene after the crash, but no further details about the condition of those involved have been released.

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