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41 years ago, Alcafache experienced one of the biggest railway tragedies in the country

Diário de Viseu7 September 2026 at 20:30

41 years ago, Alcafache was the scene of one of Portugal's biggest railway tragedies. The article mentions that a ceremony to honor the victims is scheduled for September 13, in that location.

The event features the presence of victims' family members, local officials, and representatives of rescue services, who gather annually to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in this accident.

The Alcafache tragedy remains as one of the most serious episodes in Portuguese railway history, profoundly marking the local community and the country.

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