Artist and professor Rui Cavalheiro is one of the victims of the violent accident on the IC8Photo by godoycordoba on Pexels
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Artist and professor Rui Cavalheiro is one of the victims of the violent accident on the IC8

Notícias de Coimbra1 September 2026 at 12:45

Rui Cavalheiro, artist and professor, was one of two fatal victims of a violent accident that occurred on Monday night, July 31, on the IC8. The accident involved three vehicles and caused two deaths.

Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision. Rui Cavalheiro leaves a significant legacy as an artist and educator.

The IC8 road has been the scene of several serious accidents over the years, with this latest accident raising concerns again about safety on that road.

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