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Truck carrying ground wood catches fire on IC6 in PenacovaPhoto by Marzahn_Hellersdorf_LIVE on Pexels
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Truck carrying ground wood catches fire on IC6 in Penacova

Notícias de Coimbra14 September 2026 at 13:41

A fire in a truck transporting ground wood occurred in the afternoon of September 14 on the IC6, in Penacova. The fire forced the closure of traffic on the road in the Coimbra–São Pedro direction. Authorities were dispatched to the scene and firefighting resources intervened to control the flames. The truck was destroyed due to the intensity of the fire, but no injuries were reported.

Why this matters

Readers who use the IC6, particularly those traveling between Coimbra and São Pedro, faced delays and needed alternative routes during the afternoon of September 14. This type of road incident can affect both local drivers and travelers who depend on this route as the main regional connection.

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