The heartbreaking news broke on Thursday morning, confirming that Jota and his brother André Silva were killed in a car crash in the Zamora region of Spain. ..Continue Reading
The two were driving back to the UK ahead of Liverpool’s pre-season when their Lamborghini suffered a tyre failure while overtaking, causing the vehicle to veer off the road.
The car then caught fire, and according to eyewitnesses who contacted emergency services, it was quickly engulfed in flames.
Now, local authorities have issued warnings about the dangers of that particular section of the A-52, where the fatal crash occurred, describing it as a notoriously hazardous area for drivers.
Meanwhile sources from Cernadilla town hall, close to where Jota crashed, spoke about the road to local press, saying: “As [the A-52] passes through Cernadilla it is full of bends at 120 kilometres per hour.
“Poor visibility at night tend is often the cause of accidents in these areas.
“Today it was two famous footballers, who had a great career ahead of them, but perhaps tomorrow the victims will be two more anonymous people.”
An annual traffic safety report has confirmed that the stretch of road where Diogo Jota died is the most hazardous in the entire Zamora region.
According to El Día de Zamora, the A-52 dual carriageway recorded 19 accidents in 2023—more than any other road in the surrounding area.
Sadly, many of these incidents have proven deadly, with an average of 1.5 fatalities per crash.
The exact location where Jota’s vehicle crashed is also known as a danger zone for wildlife, particularly Iberian wolves and deer, with numerous collisions involving animals reported along that route.
Local residents have repeatedly voiced concerns to authorities about the road’s poor safety conditions, but no significant improvements have been made to date.
