Young Spanish woman killed in Madeira landslide

A man was killed in a landslide on Madeira, the largest of Portugal’s eponymous archipelago The Spanish tourist, about 20 years old, injured two othersA firefighters spokesman also spoke to reporters in Spanish.

The accident occurred on a road leading to Santana City in the north of the island. Levada da Agua de Altoa waterway popular with walkers, but not recommended as it is used primarily to carry irrigation water.

The spokesperson explained that the young woman may have died while being rescued. Hit by a stone The other two injured had “minor injuries”.

The same source “inferred” that the three affected were family members, which is why the two survivors, Parents of the deceasedrequiring medical care “to provide emotional relief”.

The alert was raised at 1:05 pm local time (one hour less than GMT) and people rushed to the scene. 17 employeesand several cars.

The Santana City Council explained to Portuguese channel SIC Notcias that the landslide Not related to the fire This has been causing damage to the island for more than a week.

“The Levada River is used by locals to fetch water and is not considered a recommended route, but due to the fame of this place on social networks, many tourists frequent it and, through the publications they produce, turn it into a more attractive place for people,” says Ricardo RosaThe Portuguese newspaper quoted the deputy commander of the Machico fire brigade as saying people.