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Man seriously injured in collision between two light commercial vehicles on the A7
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Man seriously injured in collision between two light commercial vehicles on the A7

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 14:05

A man was seriously injured following a collision between two light commercial vehicles on Motorway 7 (A7). The accident occurred during the night and caused serious injuries to the driver of one of the vehicles involved.

Authorities confirmed that the accident involved two light commercial vehicles, meaning vans or small cargo pick-up trucks. The severity of the man's injuries led to his evacuation to a hospital unit.

The causes of the accident will be investigated by the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), which is the police force responsible for road safety on motorways in Portugal. The investigation aims to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision.

The A7 is a motorway linking the North to the interior of the country, being a route with significant commercial vehicle traffic. No further information was provided about the injured man's condition or details of the impact.

Why this matters

The serious injury in an accident on the A7 directly affects those traveling on this fast road, alerting drivers to the risks of heavy commercial vehicle traffic. The investigation announced by the GNR may determine responsibilities and any road safety measures.

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