Two workers killed after crane collapse in Belas, Sintra

According to sources from Civil Protection, two men lost their lives due to the collapse of a large crane in the public roadway in Belas, Sintra. The alarm for the accident was raised at 8:04 AM, and initial information indicates that the crane showed signs of instability before the collapse, as revealed by the Mayor of Sintra, Marco Almeida.

The mayor stated that he received reports indicating that the crane was 'swaying significantly' before it fell. Reports of possible safety breaches, such as the lack of hard hats worn by the workers, were mentioned, but Almeida noted that any assessment of these issues would be the responsibility of the Authority for Working Conditions (ACT).

Emergency teams were activated to provide assistance following the collapse. The incident is being investigated by the relevant authorities to determine the causes and responsibilities associated with the accident.

In addition to the severe accident in Belas, thousands of personnel continue to be engaged in fighting fires across the country. These recent events highlight the current risk situation in various parts of Portugal.

Emergency departments and Civil Protection have remained on alert due to the rise in fires and the occurrence of tragic accidents like this one.

At this moment, local communities are following the developments of the situation, while authorities aim to establish a clear understanding of the circumstances of the accident and the safety protocols to be followed.