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Woman seriously injured in water collision at Alqueva

A woman was airlifted to Lisbon following a water collision at Alqueva, resulting in serious injuries.

Woman seriously injured in water collision at Alqueva
Photo: Mílton Jung · Openverse · BY

Today, a woman suffered serious injuries in a water collision at Alqueva, near Praia do Lago, in the municipality of Moura. Emergency services were quickly activated to assist the victim.

After the accident, the woman was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Lisbon, where she received medical care. The circumstances surrounding the collision are not yet fully clarified.

Woman seriously injured in water collision at Alqueva
Photo: Marco Gomes · Openverse · BY

Sources indicate that the woman may have been struck by a propeller, although further details about the situation are limited. Local authorities are investigating the incident to determine the causes of the accident.

This incident has garnered attention in various news reports, highlighting the need for safety in water activities in the region. The victim's recovery will be closely followed by family and the community.