Worker dies in construction accident at Porto Covo

Monday, 28 September 2026AI summary
Worker dies in construction accident at Porto Covo
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Two workers were buried following a trench collapse at a hotel construction site in Porto Covo, Sines, on Monday. Emergency services confirmed that one of the workers died in the incident, while rescue operations were launched immediately after the alert was raised at 16:29.

Update: Both workers confirmed dead in Porto Covo construction accident

Authorities have confirmed that both workers, aged 26 and 28, died in the trench collapse at the construction site. Both victims were foreign nationals working at the development project.