Amadeu Nogueira, whose son Alfredo died after falling from Infante Bridge in Porto in 2004, fought a years-long legal battle demanding the installation of higher safety barriers on the bridge, which has recorded over 70 deaths since its opening in 2003. Despite receiving no response from the authorities contacted, Amadeu filed a lawsuit against Metro do Porto SA, the company responsible for constructing the crossing, arguing that the lack of effective protections and the insufficient height of the guardrails (1.10 metres) facilitated suicides and accidents. Metro defends that it complied with all legal standards, while legislation regarding bridge railings is being questioned.
Correio do Porto13/09/26, 16:04