Runaway vehicle in Albufeira injures 16 people: Judicial Police investigates driver's motive
An allegedly intoxicated driver struck 16 people on Rua da Oura in Albufeira. The Judicial Police is investigating the motive behind the incident and the suspect has been detained.
Judicial Police investigates causes of Rua da Oura runaway vehicle incident with 16 injured
The Judicial Police is investigating the motive behind the runaway vehicle incident that occurred on Rua da Oura in Albufeira, which resulted in 16 injured, according to Google News PT. The suspect, described as intoxicated, was detained by authorities following the incident.
The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on one of the busiest streets in the beach resort area of the Algarve. One of the victims, of Irish nationality, told Observador that he did not notice the vehicle approaching before the impact: "I didn't realise the car was coming."
Authorities confirmed the detention of the driver at the scene. The investigation conducted by the Judicial Police seeks to determine whether the incident was intentional or resulted solely from the suspect's state of intoxication.
The case has generated reactions in the transport sector: the Association of TVDE (vehicle hire with driver) requested, in statements to Diário de Notícias, a review of traffic restrictions in the area following the incident.
The number of injured initially reported varied between 12 and 16 depending on sources — VEJA indicated 12 victims, whilst Público and Correio da Manhã confirmed 16 injured. The official count was fixed at 16 people assisted as a result of the incident.
Source: Google News PT