Motorcyclist seriously injured after losing control and falling into a cavePhoto by Giacomo Grattoni on Pexels
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Motorcyclist seriously injured after losing control and falling into a cave

Notícias de Coimbra29 August 2026 at 16:38

A man was seriously injured this Saturday after losing control while practicing enduro and falling into the Gruta das Banjas. The accident occurred during the off-road sport activity. Authorities were called to the scene of the incident to assist the injured party. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries as a result of the fall into the cave.

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