17-year-old dies after crashing into glass door at Seia school

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A 17-year-old girl died this afternoon from serious injuries after crashing into a glass door at Seia Secondary School, in the district of Guarda, a source from the local fire department confirmed to Lusa.

According to the second-in-command of the Seia Volunteer Fire Brigade, Marco Teixeira, the alert was received at around 1:48 p.m. and on arrival at the scene the pre-hospital team found the student lying on the ground in cardiopulmonary arrest with serious injuries to her chest.

Other means of rescue were also activated at the scene, such as the SIV (Immediate Life Support) ambulance from Seia and the INEM helicopter, which landed on the school grounds.

Marco Teixeira explained that the victim was eventually transported by ambulance to Seia hospital in advanced life support maneuvers with the support of the INEM helicopter team, but it was not possible to reverse the situation.

A team of psychologists from INEM and members of the municipal Civil Protection service were also mobilized to the Seia Secondary School.

The Beiras and Serra da Estrela Sub-Regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command told Lusa that a total of 30 operatives from the Seia Volunteer Fire Brigade, GNR, INEM and the municipal Civil Protection services were at the scene.

Hervé Hubert
Hervé Hubert
Hervé Hubert is a 55-year-old writer and journalist based in Porto, Portugal. Born in France, he brings a unique blend of French and Portuguese perspectives to his work. Education Hervé studied Journalism and Literature at the University of Lyon in France. After completing his studies, he gained valuable experience working with various French media outlets (Portugal France also). Career He worked for several years as a journalist in France before making the move to Portugal. In Porto, he joined the Portugal Pulse team as a staff writer. Skills Hervé specializes in storytelling, investigative journalism, and cultural commentary. He has a flair for capturing complex issues in a relatable way. Personal Life He currently resides in Porto and enjoys the city's rich culture, from Fado music to Francesinha cuisine. Hervé continues to maintain strong ties to his French heritage, often traveling back to France for family visits and cultural exploration. With his unique background and diverse skill set, Hervé Hubert adds a layered, multicultural lens to every story he covers.

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