The President of the Republic expressed dismay at the accident of a bus in Beja that made a fatal victim, offering condolences to the victim's family and friends.
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30/10/2026
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Lusa
O President of the Republic today expressed dismay at the accident of a bus in Beja that made a fatal victim, whose family and friends expressed condolences, referring to being following the situation since morning.
A bus from Rede Expressos crashed this morning in EN260, near the village of Baleizon, in the municipality of Beja. The accident caused the driver's death and caused seven injuries, two of which were in serious condition.
“President António José Seguro has been following the situation of the victims of the tragic road accident in the municipality of Beja since this morning, with great dismay and sadness”, reads a note published on the official website of President of the Republic on the Internet.
In this message, the head of state “represents condolences to the family and friends of the mortal victim and desires the best recovery to the wounded, reiterating their empathy towards all involved”.
António José Seguro “thanks the municipality for the follow-up and praises, once again, the women and men who under the command of the Regional Civil Protection promptly assisted with the means of help”.
“The President of the Republic praises, again and always, the spirit of solidarity, cohesion and inter-aid of the Portuguese in these difficult moments”, reads the note.
According to the source of Rede Expressos, the bus took the route from Vila Verde de Fitalho, in the municipality of Serpa, to Sete Rios, in Lisbon, at 7:45 AM, and carried seven passengers and the driver.
According to the commander of the Beja Volunteer Firefighters, the driver has suffered a sudden illness.
The warning for missing the bus, which was overturned on the side of the road, was given at 8:35, said the fire commander.
The accident mobilized 63 operatives, supported by 26 vehicles and helicopters, including firemen, Republican National Guard (GNR) and National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM).