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Two Sisters Died in a Road Accident Last Week

Two Sisters Died in a Road Accident Last Week

Two elderly sisters died after their car crashed in Calheta. The accident was one of 62 road incidents reported in Madeira this past week.

Beach Incidents in Madeira Increase by 60% in June

Beach Incidents in Madeira Increase by 60% in June

Lifeguards in Madeira recorded 125 incidents in June, a 60% increase from last year. Cases included a near-drowning, several jellyfish burns, and mostly minor injuries.

Motorcyclist Dies Two Days After Serious Crash in Funchal

Motorcyclist Dies Two Days After Serious Crash in Funchal

A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash on Funchal’s Caminho dos Pretos has died after spending two days in intensive care.

Czech Tourist Dies After 50-Meter Fall at Miradouro do Juncal

Czech Tourist Dies After 50-Meter Fall at Miradouro do Juncal

A 53-year-old Czech tourist died after falling around 50 meters at Miradouro do Juncal, a scenic but unofficial viewpoint at Pico do Arieiro

Toxic Ammonia Leak in Câmara de Lobos (PEZO) Triggers Evacuation

Toxic Ammonia Leak in Câmara de Lobos (PEZO) Triggers Evacuation

Roughly 40 people were evacuated from Câmara de Lobos’s PEZO zone after an ammonia leak at a the Coral brewery Emergency crews contained the situation, with two individuals requiring hospital treatment.

Media Leaves Out Key Aspects of Fatal Dubai Madeira Accident

Media Leaves Out Key Aspects of Fatal Dubai Madeira Accident

A fatal accident occurred at the 300 million Dubai Madeira construction site in Funchal. Major private media reported a deadly accident but did not mention the site, its location, or use conclusive imagery.

Cyclist Dies After Road Accident in Funchal

Cyclist Dies After Road Accident in Funchal

A 30-year-old cyclist has tragically died from injuries sustained in a road accident in Funchal yesterday, marking the fourth fatal traffic incident on Madeira's roads in 2025.

Tourist Dies as Large Rock Hits Car in Madalena do Mar

Tourist Dies as Large Rock Hits Car in Madalena do Mar

A deadly rockfall struck a car near a tunnel in Madalena do Mar, killing a tourist. Officials confirmed maintenance was delayed due to recent storms affecting cliff stability.

Woman Dies After Rocks Hit Car on Birthday Trip near Paul do Mar

Woman Dies After Rocks Hit Car on Birthday Trip near Paul do Mar

A birthday trip turned tragic when a rockfall struck a family's car near Paul do Mar, fatally injuring the mother.

Young German Tourist Dies After Falling from Cliff at Pico do Arieiro

Young German Tourist Dies After Falling from Cliff at Pico do Arieiro

A young German tourist tragically lost his life after falling 200 meters from a cliff at Pico do Arieiro. According to a report, he fell after crossing a safety barrier to take a photo.

Police Increase Speeding Inspections to Cut Accidents

Police Increase Speeding Inspections to Cut Accidents

Speeding in Madeira? You might want to take your foot off the gas - not just because the police currently have their eyes and radars on you.