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Two soldiers hit by vehicle on A1 near Mealhada

The incident occurred at km 204 of the A1, northbound, as the soldiers were signaling a tire burst.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Two soldiers were struck by a vehicle on the A1 near Mealhada at kilometer 204, traveling northbound. The accident occurred close to the service area, where the soldiers were signaling a tire burst of a heavy vehicle.

The situation led to only the right lane of the highway being restricted, while emergency services were called in to provide assistance and investigate the circumstances of the incident.

According to information from local sources, the soldiers sustained serious injuries from the collision and were quickly transported to a regional hospital.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident and assess the details surrounding the collision, while traffic flow in the area remains affected. More information will be made available as soon as possible.

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