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A woman in Palmela has died after waiting over an hour for emergency medical assistance, highlighting critical concerns regarding the availability and maintenance of emergency vehicles.
Dragão Vermelho beach in Costa da Caparica has been closed to swimming following a fatal drowning incident and recurring safety concerns, with the ban remaining in effect until sand replenishment is completed.
A new regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency service has launched on the Setúbal Peninsula, operating across the Garcia de Orta and São Bernardo hospitals while relying on a mix of permanent and temporary medical staff.
The Garcia de Orta Hospital faces potential overcrowding and staffing shortages as it becomes a regional hub following the permanent closure of the Barreiro obstetrics emergency department.
A fire in a Setúbal apartment building garage has displaced 30 residents, destroyed one vehicle, and caused significant infrastructure damage, prompting an investigation by the Judiciary Police.
Mayors in Barreiro are opposing the closure of the obstetrics and gynaecology emergency unit, citing that over 16,000 births have occurred there between 2014 and 2024. They find the decision to close the unit incomprehensible, especially in light of ongoing healthcare challenges, such as ambulances being held for hours at other emergency departments due to high patient volumes.
The Almada City Council has extended the alert status due to ongoing landslide risks on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, following several incidents that have occurred since the onset of recent storms.
Update: Ongoing Landslide Risks The municipality of Almada has recorded several landslides on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, a situation that has not yet been resolved.
An elderly woman tragically passed away in the emergency room of Gracia de Orta Hospital in Almada while waiting for medical attention after being triaged and moved to the clinical observation area.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has proposed discussions on establishing a disaster fund in Portugal to address damages from increasing natural disasters, such as recent floods. During a visit to the flooded area of Alcácer do Sal, he highlighted the need for financial relief for businesses affected by such calamities, especially those without insurance. He noted that similar funds exist in the European Union and emphasized the opportunity presented by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) to support this initiative.
Clarisse Campos, the mayor of Alcácer do Sal, expressed a sense of hope and community resilience in the aftermath of the recent floods that devastated the municipality. In an interview with CNN Portugal, she emphasized the collective desire to rebuild and support one another during this challenging time.
Authorities in Alcácer do Sal report a 'brutal' and rapid rise in the Sado river's flow but say the situation remains under control. Civil Protection is monitoring conditions, has evacuation plans ready should riverside areas flood, and expects the flow to rise slightly more before beginning a slower fall from around 04:00—timing that will depend on further rainfall and dam management decisions. Updates will hinge on precipitation forecasts and operational releases from upstream infrastructure.
The incident was recorded at 4:11 pm this Tuesday. 21 personnel and eight emergency vehicles were mobilised to the scene.
The Dragão Vermelho beach bar in Costa da Caparica is being consumed this Tuesday, June 16, by a fire that broke out at 16:11, according to Civil Protection. Updating.
The alert was given at 16:11.
A fire at the Carrascas Industrial Park in Palmela has destroyed part of an automotive components factory.
For now, the causes of the fire are still to be determined, but the Palmela firefighters are now providing the first details regarding the firefighting efforts and the extent of the damage at the factory.
A fire at an industrial park in Palmela is currently in the mop-up phase.
The fire did not cause any injuries.
Two inquiries opened by the IGAS into deaths recorded in January are stalled: one is awaiting an autopsy report, the other is waiting for a medical document.
There are no reported injuries.
29 personnel were mobilised to the scene, supported by 10 vehicles and a helicopter, including resources from the fire department, GNR, and INEM.
29 personnel were mobilised to the scene, supported by 10 vehicles and a helicopter, including resources from the fire department, GNR, and INEM.
The Setúbal Peninsula Regional Emergency Department is handling more daily visits than the region's three emergency units combined last year.
The victim was subsequently transported to a hospital unit.
The alert was given to the Maritime Police at 19:20 for Traquínio-Paraíso beach. The victim was transported by INEM in a stable condition to a hospital unit.
There are dozens of medical emergency vehicles that are out of service due to a lack of personnel.
A gas cylinder exploded in a house in Montijo, resulting in one person sustaining serious injuries.
