Summary:
11-year-old girl killed by a truck in Albufeira
Accident occurred on Avenida dos Descobrimentos
Emergency teams arrived to find a serious accident
Girl was of Brazilian nationality
23 emergency personnel responded to the incident
Tragedy Strikes Albufeira
A tragic accident occurred in Albufeira on Thursday when an 11-year-old girl was struck and killed by a truck on one of the city's main avenues, Avenida dos Descobrimentos.
Emergency Response
According to the Algarve Regional Command for Emergency and Civil Protection (CREPC), emergency teams were alerted at 5:32 PM. Upon arrival, they discovered a serious accident involving a heavy goods vehicle, resulting in the death of the Brazilian girl.
Incident Details
The accident took place in an urban area, right within Albufeira. Despite immediate assistance provided at the scene, the girl was pronounced dead by the medical team from the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM).
Response Teams
A total of 23 personnel, including firefighters from Albufeira, INEM staff, and GNR officers, responded to the incident with nine vehicles on site.
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