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

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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.

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