According to the Algarve Regional Command of the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), the accident occurred at 09:13, near a level crossing in the Areal Gordo/Salgados area, located in the municipality of Faro.

A source from Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) told Lusa that rail traffic is currently interrupted on the section between Faro and Olhão, and expects it to be reopened once the line clearing operations are completed.

At 10:00, eight Civil Protection operators were on-site, supported by four vehicles.