A severe accident involving five vehicles occurred this afternoon on the fast lane between Santo António and Santa Luzia/Viveiros junctions, heading towards Ribeira Brava - Machico. The collision included a truck, three light vehicles, and a light goods vehicle, resulting in seven injured individuals.
All victims, male, were promptly transported to Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital for medical treatment. Preliminary investigations suggest that an overtaking maneuver near the truck may have triggered the accident.
Emergency services, including Funchal's Firefighters, Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters, and the Portuguese Red Cross, were dispatched to the scene. The Public Security Police and ViaLitoral were also involved in the response efforts.
The incident necessitated road closures in the affected area, with traffic being diverted towards the hospital direction (Ribeira Brava - Funchal).
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