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PSP reported yesterday 74 accidents, which caused 21 minor injuries and 1 serious injuryPhoto by jairojehuel on Pexels
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PSP reported yesterday 74 accidents, which caused 21 minor injuries and 1 serious injury

Funchal Notícias12 September 2026 at 19:02

The PSP revealed yesterday the data regarding road accidents that occurred between September 4 and 10, a period that included the extended weekend of the Municipal Holiday of Funchal. During that week, 74 traffic accidents were recorded.

The accidents resulted in 21 minor injuries and one serious injury, according to the balance sheet released by the PSP. No fatalities were recorded during this period.

The overwhelming majority of accidents occurred in the municipality of Funchal, which is the most populous in the region. Santa Cruz was the second municipality with the highest number of incidents recorded during the same period.

Why this matters

Readers in the Madeira region who drive or use motor vehicles benefit from this report by learning about the areas with the highest accident rates (Funchal and Santa Cruz), allowing them to be more alert and cautious in those areas. The existence of a serious injury reinforces the need for prudence on the road, and this data is relevant for residents, tourists, and local authorities.

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