Some witnesses talked about speeding by the Portuguese brothers. They also highlighted the poor state of the route.
New versions of the accident appeared in which Diogo Jota and André Silva died.
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The circumstances of the tragic accident that caused the Death of the Portuguese Diogo Jotaplayer of the Liverpooland his brother André Silvaof the FC Penafielthey continue to be wrapped in uncertainty. The incident occurred in the A-52 highwayat the height of Cernadilla (Zamora), and although the report of the Civil Guard He pointed to a speedingtwo key witnesses They offered a different version.
One of the most relevant testimonies is that of Portuguese truck driver José Aleixo Duartewho witnessed the moment before the accident. According to the newspaper Correio da Manha, he Lamborghini Huracán in which the brothers moved it minutes before the incident, circulating at normal speed. In addition, the driver highlighted the poor state of the road, which could have had a determining role.
Another witness, also a Portuguese truck driver, José Azevedo, Filmed the first images of the vehicle on fire and participated in the rescue attempts. In social networks, the witness said: “Diogo Jota’s family My Word has not going speeding“And added:” I tried to help, but due to the impact of the accident, I could not do anything. Absolutely nothing. “
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Criticism of road infrastructure
Azevedo said that this section of the A-52 and pointed out that The road has a serious deterioration. “I have seen true barbarities from other cars, but they were super quiet,” he said. He explained that despite the darkness he clearly identified the brand and color of the car.
The report of the Zamora Command Traffic Unit He indicated that the speeding and one possible failure in a wheel of the vehicle caused the accident. However, the testimonies of Duarte and Azevedo contradicted that hypothesis, highlighting the deterioration of the asphalt as a possible main cause.
The incident occurred during the early morning of the Thursday July 3when the sports car that drove Diogo Jota He overturned and caught fire. Both he and his brother André Silva They lost their lives in the spot.
The technical look on the accident
The president of the Road Safety Auditors Association (ASEVI), Javier López Delgadosaid there were several factors that contributed to the fatal outcome: “the speed, the state of the asphalt and the containment barrier“
López Delgado explained that, according to braking brands, the vehicle was driving at considerable speed. Also criticized pavement conditions and poor operation of the protection barrier, which instead of cushioning the impact could have acted as an additional obstacle. In addition, some Spanish media mentioned the possibility of a pneumatic comfort.
Despite the advances in the investigation, the accident that ended with The life of two Portuguese players continues without a conclusive version. While the Civil Guard It maintains its technical report, the direct testimonies of witnesses who were in the place of the event reinforce a different narrative, focused on the poor road infrastructure.
Source: Ambito
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