Collision between heavy vehicle and van leaves one seriously injured and cuts off IC1

A collision between a heavy vehicle and a van occurred on the IC1, between Ourique and the village of Palhais, resulting in at least one seriously injured person. Traffic on the road was completely cut off due to the accident. Authorities are carrying out rescue work at the scene, with emergency resources acting to provide assistance to those involved. The IC1 closure affects traffic on that road, forcing drivers to use alternative routes while the cleanup and removal operations of the crashed vehicles are underway.