Fundão, Portugal, June 19, 2025 (Lusa) - The Beira Baixa railway line in Fundão remains closed for repair work on the track after Wednesday's collision between an Intercidades train and a truck, a source from Infraestruturas de Portugal told Lusa on Thursday.

"The line is clear. The rtain has been removed, but repair work is ongoing on the track. The extent of the damage is considerable," said the IP source.

According to the same source, the accident caused damage to many overhead cable posts, which must be repaired or replaced.

The work will continue throughout the day, with no forecast yet for the reopening of the line.

At least four people suffered minor injuries and six were treated after an Intercidades train collided with a truck on the Beira Baixa Line at the Alpedrinha level crossing in the municipality of Fundão, Castelo Branco district.

The accident occurred at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and led to the closure of the Beira Baixa Line.

The Intercidades train, which departed from Guarda bound for Lisbon, was carrying 118 passengers, according to a statement from CP - Comboios de Portugal.

According to CP, the train collided with a heavy vehicle at the Alpedrinha level crossing and, after the collision, the vehicle caught fire, which spread to one of the carriages.

A source from the Beiras and Serra da Estrela Sub-regional Command reported at 10 p.m. that the fire was under control.

At 10 p.m., 177 emergency personnel were at the scene, supported by 61 vehicles, according to the website of the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority.

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