Emergency: Accident Halts Traffic on EN118 Between Porto Alto and Campo de Tiro
A collision between a passenger car and a motorcycle injured two people on EN118. The crash occurred around 18:50 between Porto Alto and Campo de Tiro.
Emergency response and dispatch
The alert for the accident at kilometre 25.4 was raised at 18:54. Fire crews from Bombeiros Voluntários de Samora Correia were sent to the scene.
Medical units included the VMER from Hospital de Vila Franca de Xira. An Ambulância de Suporte Imediato de Vida (SIV) from Montijo also responded.
Victims and hospital care
Both injured people were riding the motorcycle at the time. After on-scene evaluation, they were taken to Hospital de Vila Franca de Xira with minor injuries.
Traffic impact and probe
The accident created an emergency situation that halted traffic on EN118. Authorities closed the road in both directions for rescue and cleaning operations.
The GNR is now investigating the causes of the collision. Investigators will examine the sequence of events and any contributing factors.
Report published by Filmogaz.com. Further updates will follow as authorities release new information.