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Authorities are preparing a week-long national enforcement and awareness campaign.
Acknowledging the “relevance to road safety and mobility management,” the local authority is considering a study recommended by the municipal assembly. Speed limits could increase on some roads.
The 'Two Wheels: Hold on to Life' campaign, part of the National Inspection Plan, aims to raise awareness among motorcycle and moped riders to adopt safer behaviours.
The PSP, GNR, and the National Road Safety Authority aim to raise awareness among motorcycle and moped riders to adopt safer behaviours on the road.
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.
The A1 motorway was restricted at 06:50 in the south-north direction due to a collision between three light vehicles, which caused one serious injury and two minor injuries.
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.
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The accident occurred at kilometre 670 in the North-South direction, claiming the lives of a mother and daughter, aged 51 and 90 respectively.
Two women, aged 51 and approximately 75, died this Sunday after their car skidded off the IC1 near Aldeia de Palheiros, in the municipality of Ourique, Beja district, according to fire services and Civil Protection. The Baixo Alentejo Sub-Regional Command for Emergency and Civil Protection reported that the accident, alerted at 12:13, occurred at kilometer 676.200 of the IC1. Ourique Fire Chief Mário Batista confirmed the vehicle fell down a 15-meter ravine. The victims were the only occupants of the car, and their deaths were declared at the scene by a medical team from Albufeira. Emergency operations involved 21 personnel and nine vehicles, including the INEM helicopter from Évora, which was later stood down.
According to the Government, more than 4,200 incidents were recorded across the national road and rail networks, reaching an average of about 200 daily interventions on the ground.
According to the ministry, “a total of over 4,200 incidents were recorded across the national road and rail networks,” reaching “an average of about 200 daily interventions.”
The article reports that Infraestruturas de Portugal has successfully resolved over 90% of road closures across the country, indicating significant progress in restoring transportation infrastructure.
The article highlights that Infraestruturas de Portugal has successfully resolved over 90% of road closures across Portugal. This indicates significant progress in restoring transportation infrastructure, improving mobility and accessibility throughout the country.
The article reports that Infraestruturas de Portugal has successfully resolved over 90% of road closures across the country. This indicates significant progress in restoring transportation infrastructure and improving road accessibility in Portugal.
The article reports that Infraestruturas de Portugal has successfully resolved over 90% of road closures across Portugal, indicating significant progress in restoring transportation infrastructure.
Figures from the PSP and GNR show an increase in accidents involving these vehicles. 2023 was the critical year, with eight deaths in total.
Over the last seven years, more than 4,600 accidents involving e-scooters have been recorded in Portugal, resulting in 15 deaths.
The goal is to improve the “levels of quality, comfort and road safety”, and reduce travel times on the connection between Santa Comba Dão and Viseu.
The Setúbal district recorded the highest number of fatalities (three), while Santarém recorded 14 serious injuries over the last 7 years.
The National Republican Guard (GNR) recorded 1,900 accidents on public roads involving electric scooters over the last seven years, which resulted in 10 deaths.
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Civil Protection has issued warnings for flood-risk areas, particularly in the Mondego region, following the collapse of part of the A1 motorway pavement near the Mondego River. The incident occurred after a dyke failure, leading to the closure of the motorway in both directions. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as additional subsidence has been reported due to landslides.
Commander Luís Martins warns that a new episode of an atmospheric river will affect mainland Portugal in the coming days, increasing the risk of falling trees and landslides. Authorities say the greatest danger is to those travelling on roads and urge motorists to be extra vigilant, follow official guidance, consider postponing non-essential journeys and watch for debris, flooded sections and unstable slopes. The warning highlights risks to transport infrastructure and the need for coordinated emergency response and preventative measures.
