Truck Skids Off Road, Blocks IP3 Highway Near Penacova
A goods truck skidded off the road on the morning of Saturday, August 30, 2025, leading to a partial closure of the IP3 highway in the direction from Viseu to Coimbra and resulting in one minor injury.
The alert was issued at 8:29 AM. Photo: Vítor Pereira / All rights reserved
According to sources from the Coimbra Regional Sub-Command of Emergency and Civil Protection, the truck lost control at kilometer 67.2 near Penacova and ended up blocking the opposite lane of travel. The incident caused traffic to be halted for nearly seven hours, with normal flow resuming around 3:20 PM after the vehicle was cleared.
One person sustained minor injuries and received on-site medical assistance. The highway was closed after the IC6 exit, significantly impacting travel in the region.
Photos: Vítor Pereira / All rights reserved
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