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Man transported by helicopter to Coimbra after serious all-terrain vehicle accident

Notícias de Coimbra6 September 2026 at 10:22

An all-terrain vehicle crash occurred in the early hours of Sunday, September 6, in Coja, in the municipality of Arganil. The accident resulted in one injured person, whose condition is not specified in the article.

The victim of the accident was transported by helicopter to Coimbra, which indicates that emergency services considered rapid transport to a hospital with more resources necessary.

The accident occurred during the early hours of the morning, suggesting that visibility conditions or fatigue may have contributed to the all-terrain vehicle crash.

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