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Interrogation of the driver involved in the collision resumes on Thursday

The driver who hit 16 people in Albufeira, with a blood alcohol level of 1.29 g/l, will be heard again next Thursday.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The interrogation of the driver detained after hitting 16 people in the Oura bar area of Albufeira will resume next Thursday. The incident resulted in serious injuries for two of the victims, leading to the driver's arrest.

The man was caught by the police with a blood alcohol level of 1.29 g/l. This figure is significantly above the legal limit, raising questions about the driver's accountability.

The measures of coercion to be applied to the perpetrator of the collision are expected to be reviewed on the same date as the new interrogation. The situation of the victims remains a priority in the ongoing investigations.

Previous reports indicate that the incident occurred in an area with a high concentration of bars, which likely contributed to the large number of people involved.

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