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Accident briefly affected a fast road

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 16:19

A car accident occurred this afternoon on the VR1, the fast road that connects several towns on the island of Madeira. The accident took place in the direction Machico - Ribeira Brava.

The incident caused slight traffic congestion on the fast road, which temporarily affected road circulation on that road.

The competent authorities intervened at the scene to normalize the situation after the accident.

The congestion caused by the accident is now fully resolved, with traffic on the VR1 having returned to normal.

Why this matters

Drivers traveling on the VR1, one of the main fast roads in Madeira, were affected by this accident that caused congestion on the section between Machico and Ribeira Brava. Although traffic has already returned to normal, this type of incident serves as a reminder of the need to drive with caution on this frequently busy road.

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