Incident Overview
On Monday afternoon, a tragic accident occurred on the Tejo River involving a fishing vessel and a passenger transport ship. The fisherman operating the ganchorra fishing boat sustained severe injuries with his legs crushed in the collision.
Two fishermen were rescued by a passing vessel. Photo: Carlos Pimentel
Medical Response
Following the incident, the injured fisherman was promptly transported to Hospital Garcia de Orta, where he underwent surgery to address his critical condition. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision to prevent future incidents.
Community Reaction
The local community is in shock, rallying around the victims of this unfortunate event, highlighting the risks faced by fishermen in busy waterways like the Tejo.
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