Tragic Incident: Young Woman Struck by Metro in Lisbon
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Tragic Incident: Young Woman Struck by Metro in Lisbon

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Summary:

  • Young woman killed by a train in Lisbon's Metro

  • Incident occurred at Encarnação station on the Red Line

  • 23 emergency personnel responded to the scene

  • Metro service suspended between Aeroporto and Bela Vista due to the incident

  • Ongoing investigations expected to address safety concerns

Shocking Metro Accident in Lisbon

A young woman tragically lost her life after being struck by a train on the Red Line of the Lisbon Metro, specifically at the Encarnação station. This devastating news was confirmed by SAPO24, which reported that emergency services were alerted shortly after 4:00 PM, involving 23 operational personnel at the scene.

The Metro service announced that circulation was suspended between the Aeroporto and Bela Vista stations due to an "incident with a passenger." As of now, there is no information regarding how long the train services will remain disrupted.

This incident highlights the ongoing concerns related to safety in public transport systems, and further investigations are likely to follow as authorities work to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.

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