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A crane collapsed onto five neighbouring buildings in Figueira da Foz, causing damage and safety concerns. Six residents have been temporarily rehoused while authorities carry out structural assessments and investigations.
Six people had to be rehoused overnight after the crane fell.
A crane struck five buildings in Figueira da Foz at approximately 8am. The brief report did not provide details on injuries or the extent of the damage.
At 03:23 an explosion at a building under construction in Algés damaged nearby vehicles and neighbouring homes. The cause has not yet been established and authorities are investigating; emergency services responded to secure the site and assess injuries and structural risks. Analytically, investigators will likely examine sources such as gas leaks, construction materials or workmanship failures, while officials must prioritise resident safety, site stabilization and a transparent inquiry into regulatory compliance.
The foreman and the site director were each handed a suspended prison sentence of three years and nine months.
A crane partially collapsed in Paços de Ferreira, Portugal, causing one person to be seriously injured.
