The Torreão road in the parish of Madalena do Mar is closed to traffic following a landslide that occurred early this morning, alerting residents and then the authorities.
Volunteer firefighters from Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol were sent to the scene after the alert, received between 6 and 7 a.m. The situation is now the responsibility of the Regional Directorate of Roads.
The regional road, the old link between Madalena and Calheta used by many families, is currently under assessment.