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Summer with more accidents on Portuguese roads

RTP Notícias31 August 2026 at 13:30

GNR recorded 383 more accidents between July and August than in the same period last year. This increase occurred during the summer months, a time traditionally associated with higher traffic on Portuguese roads. The information refers to comparative data between the two periods, indicating a growth in the number of road accidents. The article does not specify the causes of the accidents nor whether there were fatalities.

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