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Mangualde today remembered the victims of the Alcafache railway tragedy

Diário de Viseu13 September 2026 at 17:30

Mangualde today remembered the victims of the Alcafache railway tragedy, in a tribute that took place this Saturday. Family members, survivors and the population gathered to pay tribute to the victims, 41 years after the tragedy that marked the railway history of the region.

The event commemorated the victims of the Alcafache railway accident, which occurred four decades ago. The ceremony brought together several generations of people affected by the tragedy, including those who survived the disaster and who continue to attend these annual commemorations.

The population of Mangualde and surrounding areas has kept the memory of the victims alive over the years, holding these tributes regularly. The moment served to pay respect and recognize the lasting impact this tragedy had on the local community.

Why this matters

The local community of Mangualde keeps the memory of this railway tragedy alive, which claimed several lives in the region more than four decades ago. The event allows survivors and family members of the victims to continue processing their grief and affirm the need to never forget what happened in Alcafache.

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