Accident

On average, Madeira sees about one fatal accident per month. Stay informed about incidents across the island, from road collisions to other emergencies, and receive timely updates on accidents, critical situations, and emergency responses.
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22-Year-Old Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Expressway

22-Year-Old Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Expressway

Yesterday night, a 22-year-old man died in a motorcycle accident on Madeira’s expressway between Ribeira Brava and São Vicente.

Man Dies in Car Accident on VR1

Man Dies in Car Accident on VR1

A man was trapped and fatally injured in a BMW convertible accident on the VR1 near Câmara de Lobos. He sustained severe head injuries and died at the scene.

Elevador da GlĂłria Accident Leaves 15 Dead, Many Injured

Elevador da GlĂłria Accident Leaves 15 Dead, Many Injured

Lisbon’s iconic Elevador da Glória funicular derailed and overturned near Avenida da Liberdade, so far there are 15 fatalities and many injured.

Tourist Dies in Porto Santo After Accident at Holiday Rental

Tourist Dies in Porto Santo After Accident at Holiday Rental

A tourist died today after an accident in her holiday home on Porto Santo. Emergency efforts and plans to transfer her to Madeira were unsuccessful.

Tourist Dies After Being Rescued From Water at Praia Formosa

Tourist Dies After Being Rescued From Water at Praia Formosa

This evening, a swimmer was found unconscious, lying face down in the waters off Praia Formosa beach. Despite efforts by emergency teams, attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.

Deadly Accident at Madeira’s New Hospital Construction Site

Deadly Accident at Madeira’s New Hospital Construction Site

A fatal accident occurred today at the new Central and University Hospital construction site, claiming the life of a worker.

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.