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Two dead and four injured in head-on collision on IC5

A collision between two light vehicles in Vila Flor resulted in two deaths and four injuries, one of which is serious.

17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A head-on collision between two light vehicles occurred near Vila Flor, resulting in the deaths of two people. The accident also left four individuals injured, with one of them in serious condition.

Authorities were alerted following the accident, and the injured were quickly transferred to the nearest hospital. The condition of the victims is being monitored by medical teams.

The Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR) was present at the scene to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Officers regulated traffic in the area, which was temporarily blocked due to the incident.

This is one of several accidents that have occurred on the IC5 road, which connects various localities in the region. Road safety continues to be a concern for local authorities.

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