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Firefighter injured after accident with Mira corporation's vehicle

Notícias de Coimbra8 September 2026 at 15:05

A firefighter was injured on Tuesday, September 8, following the crash of a vehicle from the Mira Volunteer Firefighters. The accident occurred during an intervention by the corporation and resulted in injuries to one of the team members.

The Mira Volunteer Firefighters' vehicle crashed, causing damage to the vehicle and injuries to the firefighter. The exact circumstances of the accident have not yet been fully clarified.

The injured person was treated at the scene and later transported to receive medical care. The competent authorities were alerted to the incident and initiated the usual investigation procedures.

The accident has rekindled the debate about the safety of firefighting corps personnel during emergency missions, particularly on the roads.

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