Sertã road collision leaves five injured and closes IC8 highway

A collision involving three vehicles occurred on the IC8 highway in the Sertã region, specifically at kilometer 95.8 between the Pedrógão Pequeno and Carvalhal junctions.

The accident resulted in five people sustaining minor injuries, according to Civil Protection. Following the incident, the highway was closed in both directions to facilitate vehicle removal and cleaning operations. At the time of the report, the expected reopening time for the road had not been determined.