Bishop of Beja offers condolences after fatal bus accident in Baleizão

Bishop Fernando Paiva expressed his condolences following a fatal bus accident in Baleizão on Friday morning. The bus veered off the National Road 260 while traveling from Vila Verde de Ficalho to Sete Rios in Lisbon, resulting in the death of the driver and seven injuries.

In a message shared on social media, Bishop Paiva stated he is praying for the injured and their families. He also thanked those working on rescue efforts. The bishop expressed sadness regarding the bus accident and a separate train accident in Toledo, Spain, which occurred on Wednesday and killed a resident of Vila Nova de São Bento.