Pedestrian accidents reported in Porto and Sintra

Two separate pedestrian accidents occurred in Portugal on Wednesday. In Porto, a taxi struck pedestrians at a crosswalk on Avenida Fernão Magalhães. The incident resulted in seven injuries, including the driver, passengers, and a bystander who fell ill after witnessing the event. Among those hit were three pedestrians, including a young girl reported to be in serious condition with a reserved prognosis.

In Sintra, a 16-year-old on a scooter struck a 65-year-old woman while she was waiting to cross the street in Belas. Both individuals were treated by emergency services and transported to the Hospital de São Francisco Xavier in Lisbon.