Mass vehicle incident on Rua da Oura in Albufeira: 16 injured and driver detained
A Portuguese man on holiday drove whilst intoxicated and struck 16 people on Rua da Oura in Albufeira. The suspect was detained by police.
Intoxicated driver strikes 16 people on Rua da Oura in Albufeira
A Portuguese citizen who was on holiday drove whilst intoxicated and struck 16 people on Rua da Oura in Albufeira, according to Google News PT. The suspect was detained by police following the incident, which occurred in the early morning hours.
Among the victims is at least one Irish citizen, who described the moment to Observador: "I didn't even notice the car approaching." The account underscores the unpredictability of the incident and the panic experienced at the scene.
Rua da Oura, a central thoroughfare in Albufeira's tourist zone frequented by domestic and foreign visitors, was the site of the mass vehicle strike. Authorities responded immediately and the driver was detained at the scene.
Following the incident, the TVDE Association called on the government to review traffic restrictions applicable in the area, arguing that the incident highlights shortcomings in traffic regulation in high-traffic tourist areas.
The number of injured reported varies between 12 and 16 depending on the source consulted — CNN Portugal indicates 16 struck, whilst Brazilian publication VEJA reports 12. Portuguese authorities have not publicly confirmed a definitive toll at the time of publication of this news.
Source: Google News PT