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High-speed chase ends with car in flames

Notícias de Coimbra29 August 2026 at 13:25

A high-speed police chase ended in a crash in the Algés area, resulting in a car on fire and three injuries. The incident caused the closure of traffic on Avenida Brasília, creating disruption in the area's traffic.

Authorities launched an emergency response at the accident scene, with rescue services dispatched to assist the victims. The extent of the injuries to the three people involved has not yet been specified.

The exact causes that triggered the police chase have not yet been revealed. The relevant authorities will investigate the circumstances of the incident.

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