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The Sun
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Notorious road where tragic Diogo Jota died in crash is accident blackspot riddled with deep potholes and 75mph bends
THE road Diogo Jota was killed on is "very dangerous" and notorious for accidents, according to local officials and drivers. Evil high-speed bends and deep potholes have spelled disaster for many motorists - with just-married Jota and his brother André, 26 its latest tragic victims. 11 11 11 11 Liverpool star Jota, 28, was killed late on Wednesday night when a tyre on his Lamborghini blew out and the car hurtled off the road, catching fire. The brothers were travelling through Zamora, Spain on the A-52 towards Santander, where they were to catch a ferry to the UK. A chorus of officials and local drivers have spoken out to warn about the perils of that particular high-speed dual carriageway. What we know so far: Angel Blanco, a central government representative for the province of Zamora, described the A-52 as 'very dangerous". Sources from Cernadilla town hall, close to where Diogo crashed, were quoted by local press as saying: 'As [the A-52] passes through Cernadilla it is full of bends at 120 kilometres per hour. 'Exceeding the speed limit or poor visibility at night tend are often the cause of accidents in these areas. 'Today it was two famous footballers, who had a great career ahead of them, but perhaps tomorrow the victims will be two more anonymous people.' The A-52 is the most dangerous road in the region, according to most recent annual accident report. Diogo Jota's classy act of humility left me and my U13s team stunned - he was a credit to his family and football There were more crashes along the route than any other nearby road, with a total of 19 in 2023, El Dia de Zamora reported. And the accidents are often fatal - with an average of 1.5 deaths per incident. Many of the crashes happen under good conditions - meaning a dry surface, good visibility and low traffic - suggesting the road itself poses danger. Drivers must content with various obstacles along the stretch - including animals. The area where Jota's Lamborghini Huracan flew off the tarmac is a black-spot for wolves. That region of Zamora is described as a "paradise" for the Ibernian wolf - and car collisions with the predators are not uncommon. 11 11 Deer are also common, and easy access to the for the animals poses a huge risk to drivers, according to Spanish newspaper La Razón. Complaints have been lodged about the poor safety conditions of the road to various organisations. In recent years, reports were filed to motorists' organisation AEA Club drawing attention to the treacherous potholes which "riddled" the roadsurface. One said: "The A-52 highway [...] is in poor condition with constant potholes, some of which are very dangerous," adding that the issue applied to the road in both directions. 11 There were more than 40 official pothole complaints made to Spain's transport ministry in a single month last year, according to local site La Opinión de Zamora. One family published a photo of a tyre that had been completely shredded by one of the hazards. A burst tyre is thought to be behind Jota's crash - though it isn't known what caused it. Photos from the scene show a single black tyre mark streaking into the verge. A separate 2018 complaint said a lack of signage almost caused a driver to crash because it failed to alert them an imminent lane ending. The driver wrote: "A-52 is a state-of-the-art motorway and doesn't deserve this safety flaw. Do a few cans of paint cost that much?" Jota was due to catch a ferry this morning after being advised not to take a plane due to a recent lung surgery, according to CNN Portugal. 11 11 The Portuguese ace had missed several matches last season after suffering a rib injury in October during a match against Chelsea. Jota was due to return to Liverpool to take part in the club's pre season games which start later this month. Emergency crews rushed to the crash site in the early hours of the morning and managed to put out the flames. Both brothers were tragically pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Zamora Provincial Council. Their bodies were taken to a forensics unit in Zamora so autopsies could be performed.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Diogo Jota: Spanish police confirm details of tragic car crash
Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, both died after their car caught fire, Spanish police have confirmed. The vehicle caught fire at 11.30pm UK time on the A-52 near the city of Zaragoza close to Spain's north-west border with Portugal, killing both men. Advertisement The accident occurred after one of the car's tyres burst while overtaking on the Rias Bajas Highway (A-52) near Palacios de Sanabria, heading towards Benavente. A statement from Guardia Civil read: 'A road accident occurred at 12.30am this morning at kilometre 65 of the A-52 motorway, in the municipality of Cernadilla, Zamora. 'A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking. As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. 'Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe.' Advertisement Read – Liverpool focused on 'three concrete options' for striker signing See Also – Liverpool reject second approach for Luis Diaz Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok
The Independent
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Keir Starmer says death of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota is ‘devastating'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has paid tribute to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, 28, who was killed in a car crash in Spain on Thursday. Jota was found dead alongside his brother Andre Silva following the crash on the A-52 near Zamora at 12:40 am. The footballer, a father of three, had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days before his death. Tributes have flooded in from the football world and beyond for the 28-year-old. Watch the video above
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Diogo Jota: Spanish police confirm details of tragic car crash
Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, both died after their car caught fire, Spanish police have confirmed. The vehicle caught fire at 11.30pm UK time on the A-52 near the city of Zaragoza close to Spain's north-west border with Portugal, killing both men. Advertisement The accident occurred after one of the car's tyres burst while overtaking on the Rias Bajas Highway (A-52) near Palacios de Sanabria, heading towards Benavente. A statement from Guardia Civil read: 'A road accident occurred at 12.30am this morning at kilometre 65 of the A-52 motorway, in the municipality of Cernadilla, Zamora. 'A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking. As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. 'Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe.' Advertisement Read – Liverpool focused on 'three concrete options' for striker signing See Also – Liverpool reject second approach for Luis Diaz Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Where Diogo Jota's car crashed: The road described by locals as one of worst in Spain where Liverpool star tragically swerved off the road
The road where Diogo Jota tragically crashed had previously been described as one of the worst in Spain. The Liverpool star, 28, careered off a road in northern Spain in his Lamborghini - just two weeks after he married his childhood sweetheart. The Portuguese forward was travelling in the supercar with his fellow footballer and younger brother Andre, 26, who also died in the crash. The Lamborghini's tyre is believed to have blown out while overtaking on the A-52 at Cernadilla near Zamora in northwestern Spain, close to the border with Portugal. But the road is renowned for being an area of 'irresponsible driving', totting up nearly 15,000 speeding fines in 2020, it was reported in La Opinion de Zamora. Four years ago, a campaign was launched to help control the speeding issue and bring awareness to the zones where people speed or there are frequent accidents. With its sharp curves and frequent wildlife crossings, the A-52 is often cited as one of the worst to drive on. A recent poll by Spain's Organisation of Users and Consumers found that drivers believed the A-52 was one of the worst routes in all of Spain, highlighting the condition of the roads as well as the lack of safety barriers. The excessive amount of roadworks at the time was also a huge concern for the 1,259 drivers that were quizzed. The region Zamora is also known for its rugged terrain with the A-52 running through mountainous and forested areas. The area also suffers from recurrent fog spells and limited lighting. In spite of the tricky terrain, the Spanish road is a key route taken by drivers after leaving northern Portugal as they head for the ports of Santander and Bilbao or drive north-east towards France. The footballer's supercar came off the road in the early hours of this morning, when it rolled and then burst into flames. The emergency services were called but the brothers could not be saved. Liverpool FC said in a statement that the club is 'devastated' by the tragedy and that Diogo's family, friends and fans had suffered an 'unimaginable loss'. Jota had just married Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children and partner since the age of 16. He had described himself as the luckiest man in the world to be her husband, sharing moving footage of their wedding day in his final Instagram post on Wednesday afternoon. The couple married on June 22 in Porto, the footballer's home city. Rute shared more wedding day pictures in a social media post yesterday and said: 'My dream come true.' Jota replied in the comments: 'I'm the lucky one.' Diogo's brother Andre, 26, was also a footballer and died in the crash Diogo's new wife Rute shared more wedding day pictures in a social media post yesterday and said: 'My dream come true.' Jota replied in the comments: 'I'm the lucky one.' Emergency services in the Castilla and Leon region confirmed the crash and two fatalities at around 12.35am on Thursday morning. Diogo and Andre's deaths were confirmed by the Portuguese Football Federation. Jota was part of Liverpool's Premier League-winning side in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring six goals in 26 appearances. He also played for Portugal's national team and helped it win the Nations League last month in an extraordinary win over rivals Spain on penalties. Diogo was born Diogo Silva, but changed his surname to Jota to stand out because it is a common surname. His brother Andre kept the family name. Jota was part of Liverpool's Premier League-winning side in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring six goals in 26 appearances. He also played for Portugal's national team and helped it win the Nations League last month in an extraordinary win over rivals Spain on penalties.
