Collision in Machico results in one slightly injured person

dnoticias.pt6 September 2026 at 10:40

A 61-year-old man was injured following a collision that occurred on Sunday morning on Estrada da Ribeira Seca, in Machico.

The alert was given at 8:40 a.m. and the Municipal Firefighters of Machico dispatched an ambulance to assist the victim at the scene of the accident.

The man had abrasions on his right arm and, after receiving first aid, was transported to the Machico Health Centre.

Photo by franky1st on Pexels

Incidents

Earthquake in Portugal

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded this Sunday morning, September 6th, with its epicenter located approximately 20 kilometers from the Portuguese coast, in the Algarve region. The tremor was felt by the local population, although no material damage or casualties have been reported. Seismological authorities continue to monitor seismic activity in the region.

Coimbra

Notícias de Coimbra06/09/26, 11:59

Vulcão em erupção na Indonésia trava voos em seis aeroportos e encerra escolas

Incidents

Erupting volcano in Indonesia grounds flights at six airports and closes schools

The Anak Krakatoa volcano erupted in Indonesia, releasing an ash cloud that led to flight cancellations at six airports and the suspension of classes at schools in the region. Tens of thousands of passengers were affected by the situation, which forced authorities to temporarily close air operations to ensure safety. Anak Krakatoa is one of the most active volcanoes in the region and this eruption comes at a time of heightened seismic activity in the Indonesian archipelago.

Expresso06/09/26, 11:50

Incidents

Grandson kills grandmother with knife in Mafra

A 23-year-old man was arrested by the Judicial Police in Mafra, Lisbon district, on suspicion of having murdered his 80-year-old grandmother with a knife. The crime is believed to have occurred in a house in the Mafra area, with authorities being alerted and responding to the scene to investigate the case.

Lisboa

Correio da Manhã06/09/26, 11:44

Cabo Verde: acidente com autocarro escolar faz 25 mortos

Photo by Schland on Pexels

Incidents

Cabo Verde: school bus accident leaves 25 dead

A tragic school bus accident on Fogo island, in Cabo Verde, resulted in at least 25 dead and 18 injured. The vehicle veered off the road and fell into a ravine approximately 30 meters deep. Authorities are still investigating the causes of the crash.

Euronews Portugal06/09/26, 11:40

Collision in Machico results in one slightly injured person

Related articles

Earthquake in Portugal

Erupting volcano in Indonesia grounds flights at six airports and closes schools

Grandson kills grandmother with knife in Mafra

Cabo Verde: school bus accident leaves 25 dead