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"This will end in tragedy": residents outraged by lack of signage after accident in Coimbra

Notícias de Coimbra8 September 2026 at 17:04

A collision between two vehicles in the Coimbra area caused one minor injury and once again highlighted the lack of signage on a road in the region. The accident, which could have had more serious consequences, prompted outrage among local residents.

Residents in the area have expressed their anger at the absence of signage on the road, warning of the risks that this situation poses for all road users. "This will end in tragedy," they stated, expressing fear that another accident could result in more serious injuries or even fatalities.

The residents are demanding that authorities intervene quickly to resolve the problem of the lack of signage, considering that the situation represents a constant danger to road safety in the Coimbra region.

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