Woman run over in Nazaré

Tobi Hughes·
Madeira News

I’m using this story as an example, as it’s in the news today. I really don’t know what it’s happening on the streets, we hardly ever hear of people being run over, or hit and runs, but just lately it’s happening at least two three times a week…

A 48-year-old woman was run over this morning on Rua do Brasil, in Nazaré.

Funchal’s Firefighters were called in to help the woman around 11 am. After initial treatments, the victim, who had some abrasions, was transported to Dr. Nelio Mendonca.

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15 Responses

      1. No, but the phrases, run over and some abrasions doesn’t give me a lot to comment on.

  5. Surely, there is no Excuse for this type of Behavior but I must say that I see too many pedestrians that practically DON’T CARE…including tourists that keep challenging their Luck in throwing themselves into the pedestrians lanes without even making an eye contact…EXPECTING drivers to SUDDENLY STOP ✋️ just like that…it us getting really bad? and they also need to be more RESPONSIBLE!!!!!!for Godness sake….

    1. Sorry, what? A responsible driver slows down when approaching a crossing whether or not someone is already on it. The whole point is that you don’t then run someone over who sets foot on it, and they do have right of way. I’ve seen countless times drivers not only failing to slow down at crossings where people are waiting but in fact speed up or rev the engine to intimidate people going slowly, some of whom have disabilities. It’s disgusting. Yes, drivers need to be more responsible.

    2. In civilized countries,pedestrians have the right of wav at crosswalks and motoriste stop as soon as you notice this you want to cross the street. In addition, a vehicle driver must have his vehicle at all times prepared to stop this one too.There is no fool’s freedom for motor vehicles drivers.
      By the way: I am a vehicle driver as also passerby.

  6. We have noticed, especially on this visit a big increase with some drivers failing to comply with general rules of the road, speeding and not giving way on pedestrian crossings etc

  7. The hotel area in Funchal is a nightmare. Crossing at the front of the Forum has become like playing Russian roulette. Will they won’t they stop, then screech of the brakes. As for the junction at R. De Casa Branca and Estrada Monumental – impossible.

    1. Absolutely. Many don’t stop in front of Forum even when people are waiting and are visible a mile away. Assholes.

  8. I can only agree with the critical comments about the negative behavior of drivers.
    My wife would be on the Estrada Monumental in January 2022(we were here for the
    10th time) almost died at the height where ”DUBAI” is currently being buylt.
    We used the pedestrian crossing on the dual carriageway.
    After a car stopped properly in the first lane (tourist), a local drove at far too high
    a speed in the second laneand,thank goodness, onla slightly rammed my overcautions wife.
    The local driver came about after 100 meters to stand,called out while my wife was lying on
    the street portuguese in our direction,and was gone.Half a step more and my wife would no
    longer be here.
    This all happend on a sunny morning.
    Since then we have avoid Madeira,especially Funchal.
    Wasour favorite Island. Pity.

  9. I‘m not surprised! Responsibility and respect seem to be non existent specially when coming to driving. Set indicator is totally overrated (I know, where I‘m going) keep safety distance on the motorway, why? I my car is faster than yours, go away….

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