Accidents in Portugal cause serious injuries in Vila Real de Santo António and Pombal

A 57-year-old worker was seriously injured after falling approximately 10 meters at a construction site in Vila Real de Santo António. Emergency services, including an INEM helicopter, were deployed to transport the victim to the Hospital de Faro. The specific circumstances surrounding the fall remain unknown.

In a separate incident in Albergaria dos Doze, Pombal, an explosion occurred in a painting chamber at an automotive workshop. The blast resulted in four people sustaining serious injuries, requiring both aerial and ground emergency medical resources to manage the rescue operation.