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Tried to push start the car and ended up being killed by his own vehicle

Notícias de Coimbra9 September 2026 at 07:58

An approximately 80-year-old man died on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, after being run over by his own vehicle. The incident occurred when the elderly man attempted to start the car using the "push" method, a technique used in older vehicles to start the engine.

The man was alone at the time of the accident, which happened on a public road or street. The car, when set in motion by the push, struck the driver, who was then run over by his own vehicle.

Emergency services were called to the scene, but it was no longer possible to save the man's life. The approximate age of 80 was confirmed by the authorities who responded to the call.

This type of accident, although rare, can happen when the driver is in a vulnerable position during the vehicle's start-up process without being effectively inside the car.

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