Lisbon: Driver tried to run over Police officer and ends up rescued from burning vehicle by motorized PSP agent
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Lisbon: Driver tried to run over Police officer and ends up rescued from burning vehicle by motorized PSP agent

SAPO Notícias29 August 2026 at 15:16

In Lisbon, an incident occurred in which a driver tried to run over a Public Security Police officer. The attempted run-over happened during a police intervention in the city.

After the attempted run-over, the driver's vehicle ended up catching fire. The vehicle was in flames, creating a situation of immediate danger for the driver.

A motorized PSP agent managed to rescue the driver from the burning vehicle, removing him from the vehicle at imminent risk of explosion. The agent acted quickly and bravely to save the driver's life.

The PSP publicly praised the agent for his act of heroism, recognizing the courage demonstrated in rescuing the driver from the burning vehicle.

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