Train-Car Collision Halts Traffic on Beira Baixa Line

A collision between a train and a passenger car at a level crossing in Vila Nova da Barquinha killed the car driver on Thursday night. Emergency operations involving around 30 responders and 13 vehicles briefly suspended rail services along the Beira Baixa Line (Linha da Beira Baixa). Civil Protection (Proteção Civil) confirmed that rail traffic resumed following the conclusion of recovery efforts.