Avenida Brasília was cut off after police chase. Traffic has resumedPhoto by Fabio Souto on Pexels
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Avenida Brasília was cut off after police chase. Traffic has resumed

SOL29 August 2026 at 14:36

A police chase ended with a vehicle spinning out and catching fire on Avenida Brasília, in Lisbon. The car collided with two parked vehicles, causing a traffic accident.

The three occupants of the vehicle were injured, aged between 25 and 31. The driver was arrested by authorities and remains hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the accident.

Avenida Brasília was closed to traffic while operations were underway at the scene. Traffic has resumed.

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