In a devastating blow to the football world, Liverpool FC and Portugal national team forward Diogo Jota has tragically passed away at the age of 28 following a fatal car accident in Zamora, Spain, on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
The accident, which occurred on the A-52 motorway near Palacios de Sanabria, also claimed the life of Jota’s brother, André Jota, a 26-year-old professional footballer.
The news has sent shockwaves through the global football community, with tributes pouring in for the beloved striker.
Details of the Tragic Incident
According to reports from Spanish sports newspaper Marca and Spanish state-owned TV station TVE, the fatal crash took place at kilometre 65 of the A-52 in the province of Zamora, close to the Portuguese border. kilometre
Emergency services in the Castilla y León region confirmed that the vehicle, carrying Diogo and André Jota, veered off the road and caught fire.
The 1-1-2 Castilla y León operations room received multiple calls about the accident, prompting a swift response from the Zamora Traffic Police, the Zamora Provincial Council Fire Brigade, and the Sacyl Emergency Coordination Centre.
A Medical Emergency Unit (UME) and Primary Care Medical Staff (MAP) from the Mombuey Health Centre were dispatched, but both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.
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