Beira Baixa Line in Fundão Remains Closed Indefinitely After Train Accident
Correio Da Manhã6 hours ago
830

Beira Baixa Line in Fundão Remains Closed Indefinitely After Train Accident

Local
train
accident
fundão
beirabaixa
safety
Share this content:

Summary:

  • Beira Baixa Line closed indefinitely after train collides with fruit truck in Alpedrinha

  • Four minor injuries reported; 54 passengers unharmed

  • Fire erupted in the truck and affected train carriages

  • 171 operatives and 58 vehicles dispatched to the scene

  • Safety restoration underway with no clear timeline for reopening

Beira Baixa Line in Fundão remains closed indefinitely following a train accident involving an Intercidades train and a fruit truck in Alpedrinha. Cleanup and safety restoration works are currently underway, with no estimated time for reopening provided by authorities.

Incident Details

  • The accident resulted in four minor injuries, with 54 passengers unharmed.
  • A fire broke out in the truck and at least two train carriages were affected.
  • 171 operatives and 58 vehicles were mobilized to the scene.

Ongoing Efforts

Authorities are focusing on restoring the safety of the track, but the process is expected to take more than a day. The exact duration of the line's closure remains uncertain.

Comments

0

Join Our Community

Sign up to share your thoughts, engage with others, and become part of our growing community.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts and start the conversation!

Newsletter

Subscribe our newsletter to receive our daily digested news

Join our newsletter and get the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox.

OR
PortugalToday.news logo

PortugalToday.news

Get PortugalToday.news on your phone!

Other Latest News

Madeira's Tourism Secretary Apologizes for Controversial Remarks in Parliament

Madeira's Tourism Secretary Apologizes for Controversial Remarks in Parliament

2 hours ago
920
Five Suspects Arrested in Greater Lisbon for Armed Bank Robberies and Money Laundering

Five Suspects Arrested in Greater Lisbon for Armed Bank Robberies and Money Laundering

7 hours ago
910
Exclusive Vale do Lobo Residences: 40% Already Reserved as Construction Begins

Exclusive Vale do Lobo Residences: 40% Already Reserved as Construction Begins

9 hours ago
980
Neo-Nazis Planned Invasion of Portuguese Parliament and Presidential Palace - Shocking Details Revealed

Neo-Nazis Planned Invasion of Portuguese Parliament and Presidential Palace - Shocking Details Revealed

5 hours ago
1060
Three More Security Force Agents Linked to Dismantled Neo-Nazi Militia in Portugal

Three More Security Force Agents Linked to Dismantled Neo-Nazi Militia in Portugal

10 hours ago
950
Orcas Attack French Sailboats in Algarve: A Growing Concern for Maritime Safety

Orcas Attack French Sailboats in Algarve: A Growing Concern for Maritime Safety

16 hours ago
920
Train Collision with Truck in Beira Baixa Line Sparks Fire and Leaves Four Slightly Injured

Train Collision with Truck in Beira Baixa Line Sparks Fire and Leaves Four Slightly Injured

18 hours ago
950
Daniela Ruah and Joaquim de Almeida Named Ambassadors for Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025 - Tickets Start at 15€

Daniela Ruah and Joaquim de Almeida Named Ambassadors for Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025 - Tickets Start at 15€

19 hours ago
960
Lisbon's PS Demands External Audit Over Controversial Municipal Housing Lottery

Lisbon's PS Demands External Audit Over Controversial Municipal Housing Lottery

11 hours ago
900
Lisbon's Book Fair Magic: Don't Miss the Last Days of Literary Wonders and Signed Copies!

Lisbon's Book Fair Magic: Don't Miss the Last Days of Literary Wonders and Signed Copies!

20 hours ago
880
Train Derails and Catches Fire in Beira Baixa Line: Emergency Teams Rush to Scene

Train Derails and Catches Fire in Beira Baixa Line: Emergency Teams Rush to Scene

21 hours ago
920
PSP Chief Leading Armed Neo-Nazi Group Held in Preventive Detention

PSP Chief Leading Armed Neo-Nazi Group Held in Preventive Detention

17 hours ago
1080
Four of Six Neo-Nazis from Lusitanian Armillary Movement Held in Preventive Detention

Four of Six Neo-Nazis from Lusitanian Armillary Movement Held in Preventive Detention

1 day ago
980
Portugal's Prime Minister Sets Conditions for Recognizing Palestine - A Strategic Move?

Portugal's Prime Minister Sets Conditions for Recognizing Palestine - A Strategic Move?

1 day ago
970
Lisbon City Council Launches Internal Inquiry Over Cancelled Housing Lottery for 133 Homes

Lisbon City Council Launches Internal Inquiry Over Cancelled Housing Lottery for 133 Homes

13 hours ago
880
Major Drug Bust in Algarve and Alentejo: Four Arrested with Huge Haul

Major Drug Bust in Algarve and Alentejo: Four Arrested with Huge Haul

12 hours ago
940
Four Arrested in Algarve and Alentejo for Suspected Drug Trafficking - Major Bust by PJ

Four Arrested in Algarve and Alentejo for Suspected Drug Trafficking - Major Bust by PJ

1 day ago
940
Shocking Kidnapping in Greater Lisbon: Woman Held in Car Trunk After Robbery

Shocking Kidnapping in Greater Lisbon: Woman Held in Car Trunk After Robbery

1 day ago
1020
Celebrate International Yoga Day with a Free Session Overlooking Lisbon's Stunning Skyline

Celebrate International Yoga Day with a Free Session Overlooking Lisbon's Stunning Skyline

1 day ago
840
Heatwave Alert: 16 Districts Under Yellow Warning and Over 50 Municipalities at Maximum Fire Risk

Heatwave Alert: 16 Districts Under Yellow Warning and Over 50 Municipalities at Maximum Fire Risk

1 day ago
1030
PSP Chief Among Leaders of Neo-Nazi Group Dismantled by PJ, Suspected of Terrorism Recruitment

PSP Chief Among Leaders of Neo-Nazi Group Dismantled by PJ, Suspected of Terrorism Recruitment

1 day ago
910
Lisbon at a Standstill? PS and PSD/CDS-PP Clash Over City's Progress

Lisbon at a Standstill? PS and PSD/CDS-PP Clash Over City's Progress

2 days ago
890
Lisbon Mayor Admits Education Decentralization Was a Mistake Due to Lack of Funding

Lisbon Mayor Admits Education Decentralization Was a Mistake Due to Lack of Funding

1 day ago
850
European Body Alarmed by Rising Hate Speech in Portugal, Urges Effective Investigations

European Body Alarmed by Rising Hate Speech in Portugal, Urges Effective Investigations

1 day ago
1080
Government Calls for Unity in Immigration Debate: A Legislative Game Plan

Government Calls for Unity in Immigration Debate: A Legislative Game Plan

2 days ago
940
Lisbon Stands with Palestine: Hundreds Rally for State Recognition

Lisbon Stands with Palestine: Hundreds Rally for State Recognition

1 day ago
910
Mafalda Castro Shares Heartwarming Family Vacation Photos in Algarve

Mafalda Castro Shares Heartwarming Family Vacation Photos in Algarve

2 days ago
880
Isabel Moreira Declares Removing Portuguese Nationality "Absolutely Unconstitutional"

Isabel Moreira Declares Removing Portuguese Nationality "Absolutely Unconstitutional"

2 days ago
880
Massive Blackout in Spain and Portugal: The Shocking Truth Behind the Voltage Surge

Massive Blackout in Spain and Portugal: The Shocking Truth Behind the Voltage Surge

2 days ago
1050
Lisbon Traffic and Parking Restrictions During Kalorama Festival - What You Need to Know

Lisbon Traffic and Parking Restrictions During Kalorama Festival - What You Need to Know

2 days ago
980