Man in serious condition after being hit by a vehicle in Santarém
The driver did not stop at a STOP sign.

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The driver did not stop at a STOP sign.

The A1 motorway was restricted at 06:50 in the south-north direction near Póvoa de Santarém due to a collision between three light goods vehicles, which resulted in at least two minor injuries, according to civil protection sources. A third person was being extricated at that time, a source from the Lezíria do Tejo Sub-Regional Command told Lusa. The collision occurred at 05:50 at kilometre 75, 10 kilometres from the Santarém service area. Traffic is restricted as the vehicles are occupying one lane and the hard shoulder.

Santarém, 16 Mar 2026 (Lusa) -- The A1 motorway was restricted at 06:50 in the south-north direction, near Póvoa de Santarém, due to a collision between three light goods vehicles, which caused at least two minor injuries, according to a civil protection source.

The collision caused at least two minor injuries.

She suffered from pain, fever, and was unable to sit or urinate. She was discharged from Santarém Hospital without undergoing examinations and was only prescribed paracetamol. The health unit has opened an inquiry.

She suffered from pain, fever, and was unable to sit or urinate. She was discharged from Santarém Hospital without undergoing examinations and was only prescribed paracetamol. The health unit has opened an inquiry.

Military police from Santarém arrested a woman who had been on the run since 2023.

The counter will operate from 09:00 to 18:00 at the Santarém Loja do Cidadão (Citizen's Shop), in the Business area, and will have specialised technicians available to provide personalised support.

National Road 365, which links Vale da Figueira to Pombalinho in Santarém, has in recent hours been completely submerged due to the rain. Journalist Miguel Domingos reports on the situation from the scene.

One firefighter and 12 civilians were taken to hospital.
