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Paraglider crash causes one seriously injured in Torres Vedras

Observador8 September 2026 at 19:38

A man was seriously injured after falling from a paraglider in Torres Vedras. The accident occurred in a hard-to-reach area, which hindered rescue operations.

The alert for the incident was given at 2:45 PM, according to the information provided.

Due to the remote location of the accident, authorities decided to activate the Air Force helicopter to proceed with the rescue of the injured man.

The man was transported to receive medical care, but no further details were revealed about his health condition or the causes of the paraglider crash.

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