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10-year-old child airlifted to Lisbon after accident in Rio Maior

CNN Portugal5 September 2026 at 16:51

A 10-year-old child was airlifted to Lisbon after an accident that occurred in São João da Ribeira, in the municipality of Rio Maior. The incident happened at 12:10 and involved four slightly injured people, including two children.

The 10-year-old child was the most seriously injured victim of the accident, requiring aeromedical evacuation to the capital. The remaining victims suffered minor injuries.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the accident. The airlift was activated to provide specialized medical care to the injured child.

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