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65-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision with two cars on the A24

CNN Portugal31 August 2026 at 20:08

A 65-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision involving his motorbike and two cars on the A24 motorway. The accident occurred when the motorcyclist collided with the two vehicles.

The woman riding on the motorbike, aged 60, was also seriously injured due to the impact of the collision. The victim was taken to the hospital in Vila Real to receive medical care.

The authorities are investigating the exact circumstances that led to the accident. So far, no further information has been released about the identity of the victims or about the drivers of the two cars involved.

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