Three people were hit this evening when a taxi ploughed into them on a pedestrian crossing in Porto, leaving one, a child, in a critical condition.
According to reports, at least seven people suffered minor injuries in the incident – but the child, a girl, was the worst hurt.
The other injuries involved the taxi driver, the passengers in his cab and a pedestrian who witnessed the incident and “felt unwell” as a result.
The collision took place on Avenida Fernão Magalhães shortly before 6pm.
Source: LUSA
Natasha Donn
Journalist for the Portugal Resident.