Multiple Emergencies Hit Madeira: Tree Fall, Motorcycle and Car Accidents, and Vehicle Fire
Madeira GuideA series of emergencies struck Madeira Island on February 18, 2026, involving a tree blocking a road, a motorcycle accident, a collision between a car and a motorcycle, and a car fire, mobilizing emergency services across Funchal.
Madeira Island faced a series of incidents on February 18, 2026, which kept emergency services on high alert. The day’s events began with a fallen tree blocking a road, followed by a motorcycle accident, a collision between a car and a motorcycle, and a car fire.
Tree Blocks Road in São Gonçalo
In the early afternoon, a tree fell on a road in Lombo da Quinta, São Gonçalo, Funchal. The incident required the immediate response of the Bombeiros Voluntários Madeirenses, who dispatched a team to clear the obstruction.
Motorcyclist Injured in Solo Accident
Later in the day, emergency services responded to a motorcycle accident on Rua Doutor João Serra Velez Caroço. A 53-year-old man sustained injuries, including rib pain and breathing difficulties, and was transported to Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça.
Car and Motorcycle Collision
Another incident involved a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Estrada da Fundoa. The car’s driver, a 46-year-old woman, and her son, aged between 15 and 20, were taken to the hospital for treatment. The motorcyclist, a man in his forties, suffered minor injuries but declined hospital treatment.
Car Fire in Livramento
Earlier on February 15, a car fire in Livramento, Monte, required the attention of eight firefighters and three vehicles to extinguish the blaze, which was reported at 4 a.m.
These incidents highlight the readiness and responsiveness of Madeira’s emergency services, ensuring public safety and swift resolution of emergencies.
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