Shipwreck in Troia: Prosecutor requests conviction for "gross negligence" and at least five years in prisonPhoto by alanbatt on Pexels
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Shipwreck in Troia: Prosecutor requests conviction for "gross negligence" and at least five years in prison

CNN Portugal10 September 2026 at 15:19

The trial regarding the shipwreck off the coast of Troia, which occurred in April 2024, is approaching its end. The accident caused the death of four people, including an 11-year-old boy.

The Public Prosecutor requested the conviction of those responsible for gross negligence, requesting a minimum sentence of five years in prison.

Authorities investigated the circumstances that led to the shipwreck of the vessel in the coastal area of Troia.

The case generated significant public attention due to the severity of the deaths, especially that of a child.

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