Avenida Brasília reopened after accident and fire caused by fleeing police
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Avenida Brasília reopened after accident and fire caused by fleeing police

Expresso29 August 2026 at 16:03

A man driving without a license fled from police in Lisbon, crashed on Avenida Brasília and caused an accident. The car caught fire after the crash, creating an emergency situation on the road.

The driver is hospitalized as a result of the accident, along with two other occupants of the vehicle. The authorities did not specify the severity of the injuries of any of those involved.

The fire caused a road closure on Avenida Brasília that lasted several hours, affecting traffic in the area. No information was released about possible injuries among police officers or bystanders.

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