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Tragedy in Portugal: A UK-Based Family’s Holiday Ends in Devastation
A devastating road accident in southern Portugal has claimed the lives of four members of a UK-resident family, along with two others. The tragedy unfolded in the early hours on Saturday, near Castro Verde on the IP2 motorway, as the group—fresh from hiring a rental car at Faro Airport—made their way from the Algarve toward Mourão.
The Victims
• Domingos Serrano (55)
• Maria Joao Serrano (51)
• Their twin sons, Domingos and Afonso (20)
• Additionally, the 19-year-old girlfriend of one of the twins, believed to be of Polish origin but residing in the UK, also died in the crash.
• The driver of the other vehicle, a Portuguese man named Ruben Goncalves, also lost his life in the collision.
Who They Were
Residing in Thetford, Norfolk, the Serrano family held British passports but originally hailed from Mourão in southern Portugal, where they were headed for what was described as a “usual and well-deserved vacation” . The twin brothers had been active players for the Thetford Town Youth Football Club and were remembered as integral, beloved members of the U18 team.
The Aftermath & Investigation
The Municipal Council of Mourão declared two days of official mourning and canceled all public events for the weekend out of respect for the victims. Meanwhile, the Portuguese National Republican Guard (GNR) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the head-on collision on the rural IP2 road near Castro Verde.
Local Reaction
Thetford Town Youth FC posted a heartfelt social media tribute, expressing deep sorrow and noting the lasting impact the family, particularly the twins, had on the local community. They wrote that the loss would leave “a massive void… Partiram, mas nunca serão esquecidos” (“They have left, but will never be forgotten”)
In Summary
This was a deeply tragic, senseless accident that struck a family traveling to their birthplace for a quiet holiday—a family rooted in both their Portuguese origins and their life in Norfolk. The dual grief felt by communities in Mourão and Thetford will likely resonate for a long time.
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