# Train accidents in Portugal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/train-accidents-in-portugal
> Updated: 2026-10-09T08:59:17.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In mid-September 2026, a collision occurred in the Viana do Alentejo municipality involving a passenger train and a heavy goods vehicle at a private level crossing. The accident resulted in three injuries, including one person in serious condition from the truck.

By October 2026, a second incident was reported in Almada involving a collision between two Metro Sul do Tejo train compositions. This accident caused minor injuries to two people and led to significant service disruptions on Line 1 and Line 3, restricting transit to specific segments. The cause of the Almada collision remained unknown at the time of reporting.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Almada metro collision causes minor injuries and service disruptions

Two people were lightly injured in a Metro Sul do Tejo train collision in Almada, causing service disruptions on Lines 1 and 3.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/almada-metro-collision-causes-injuries-and-service-disruptions

### 2026-09-15: Viana do Alentejo train collision leaves three injured

A passenger train collided with a heavy goods vehicle at a level crossing in Viana do Alentejo, leaving three people injured, including one in serious condition.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viana-do-alentejo-train-collision-leaves-three-injured

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Cite as: Train accidents in Portugal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/train-accidents-in-portugal