Tragic Delay: Matosinhos Man Dies After 30 Minutes Trying to Reach Emergency Services
Jornal De Notícias11 months ago
890

Tragic Delay: Matosinhos Man Dies After 30 Minutes Trying to Reach Emergency Services

Society
matosinhos
inem
emergencyservices
publicoutcry
health
Share this content:

Summary:

  • Tragic death of a Matosinhos man after a 30-minute delay in reaching emergency services

  • Incident raises the death toll to 11 linked to INEM's response failures

  • Public demands accountability and an investigation into emergency service operations

Incident Overview

On November 10, 2024, a man from Perafita, in Matosinhos, tragically passed away following a cardiac arrest. His family had spent 30 minutes attempting to contact INEM (the national emergency medical service) before help arrived.

Rising Death Toll

This incident marks the 11th death allegedly linked to delays in emergency response by INEM, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of the emergency services.

Matosinhos Tragedy
Image Caption: The rising number of fatalities associated with delays in INEM services. Photo: Archive

Public Outcry

The situation has sparked public outrage and demands for accountability regarding INEM's response times. The community is calling for an investigation into the emergency service's operations to prevent further tragedies.

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

Chega Edges Out CDU by Just 3 Votes in Lisbon, Securing Two Council Seats in Dramatic Election Outcome

Chega Edges Out CDU by Just 3 Votes in Lisbon, Securing Two Council Seats in Dramatic Election Outcome

1 hour ago
970
Amnesty International Slams Portugal's Ban on Face-Covering Veils as Discriminatory and Rights-Violating

Amnesty International Slams Portugal's Ban on Face-Covering Veils as Discriminatory and Rights-Violating

3 hours ago
1010
Lisbon's Bold Choice: A New Era of Effective Governance and Urban Development

Lisbon's Bold Choice: A New Era of Effective Governance and Urban Development

5 hours ago
880
Gil do Carmo's 'Mediterrâneo' Album: A Raw Critique of Lisbon's Gentrification and Digital Nomad Invasion

Gil do Carmo's 'Mediterrâneo' Album: A Raw Critique of Lisbon's Gentrification and Digital Nomad Invasion

18 hours ago
950
Fugitive Wanted for French Apartment Robbery Captured in Lisbon After 7-Year Manhunt

Fugitive Wanted for French Apartment Robbery Captured in Lisbon After 7-Year Manhunt

14 hours ago
890
Portugal Leads D9+ Lisbon Declaration: Major AI Investment and Digital Transformation for Europe

Portugal Leads D9+ Lisbon Declaration: Major AI Investment and Digital Transformation for Europe

17 hours ago
980
Irish Man Found Dead on Lisbon Street: No Evidence of Foul Play, Police Say

Irish Man Found Dead on Lisbon Street: No Evidence of Foul Play, Police Say

15 hours ago
940
Algarve Wine Production Plummets 10% Due to Climate Instability - Record Growth Threatened

Algarve Wine Production Plummets 10% Due to Climate Instability - Record Growth Threatened

12 hours ago
850
Portugal Parliament Bans Burqa in Public Spaces: What You Need to Know

Portugal Parliament Bans Burqa in Public Spaces: What You Need to Know

1 day ago
980
Tragic Collision in Lisbon: Man Dies After Car Crashes with Two Garbage Trucks, City Council Launches Internal Investigation

Tragic Collision in Lisbon: Man Dies After Car Crashes with Two Garbage Trucks, City Council Launches Internal Investigation

7 hours ago
830
Algarve Wine Production Plummets 10% Due to Climate Instability

Algarve Wine Production Plummets 10% Due to Climate Instability

1 day ago
950
Your Vote Counts! Pingo Doce's Bairro Feliz Program Launches Today in Algarve Stores

Your Vote Counts! Pingo Doce's Bairro Feliz Program Launches Today in Algarve Stores

1 day ago
940
Nurses Strike in Portugal as Government Fails to Address Staffing and Career Concerns

Nurses Strike in Portugal as Government Fails to Address Staffing and Career Concerns

1 day ago
1020
Tragic Collision in Lisbon: Man Dies After Car Crashes Into Two Garbage Trucks on Berlin Avenue

Tragic Collision in Lisbon: Man Dies After Car Crashes Into Two Garbage Trucks on Berlin Avenue

1 day ago
930
Lisbon Taxi Driver Confesses to Fatal Hit-and-Run of 21-Year-Old Student and Apologizes to Victim's Parents

Lisbon Taxi Driver Confesses to Fatal Hit-and-Run of 21-Year-Old Student and Apologizes to Victim's Parents

1 day ago
1020
Over 100 Police Officers Protest in Lisbon Demanding Better Salaries and Benefits

Over 100 Police Officers Protest in Lisbon Demanding Better Salaries and Benefits

2 days ago
970