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Collision between heavy vehicle and light vehicle leaves people trapped in Pampilhosa

Notícias de Coimbra3 September 2026 at 20:14

A collision between a heavy vehicle and a light vehicle occurred this Thursday, September 3, in the Pampilhosa area. The accident resulted in people being trapped, that is, trapped inside the damaged vehicles.

Authorities were called to the scene of the accident, and emergency resources were mobilized to proceed with the rescue of the victims. The severity of the situation required a quick response from the emergency services.

Pampilhosa is a town located in the district of Coimbra, in the central region of Portugal. The article does not provide more details about the condition of the victims or about the causes that may have led to the collision.

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