Two firefighters injured after ambulance collision with car driving in wrong direction in Trofa
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Two firefighters injured after ambulance collision with car driving in wrong direction in Trofa

Correio da Manhã5 September 2026 at 19:26

Two firefighters were injured following a collision between an ambulance and a car that was driving in the wrong direction. The accident occurred in Trofa and is being investigated by the competent authorities.

Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident to determine liability and understand how the vehicle was driving in the wrong direction on the road where the collision occurred.

The two injured firefighters were assisted at the scene of the accident and referred to receive appropriate medical care.

The incident in Trofa raises questions about road safety conditions in the region and about road traffic procedures.

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