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Crime & Justice · Funchal · 5 October 2026

French Tourist Claims to Have Been Hit by Motorcycle in Funchal

A 32-year-old French tourist received assistance on Rua Latino Coelho in Funchal after allegedly being struck by a motorcycle.

A 32-year-old French tourist was attended to by the Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters early this morning on Rua Latino Coelho in Funchal.

According to his own account, the man was reportedly hit by a motorcycle near the Mercado dos Lavradores. The motorcycle rider allegedly left the scene after the incident.

The tourist had visible facial injuries, including a cut on his nose, and was transported to Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital for medical treatment.

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