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New Twist Emerges in Jota’s Fatal Crash
Two truck drivers who directly witnessed the fatal crash that claimed the lives of Diogo Jota and his younger brother have come forward, disputing the initial findings of the Spanish police. According to their accounts, the Lamborghini involved in the crash was not speeding, contrary to earlier reports.
Footage Shows Jota’s Car Engulfed in Flames
A passerby captured harrowing footage of the green Lamborghini engulfed in flames after the crash near Zamora, Spain. Both Diogo Jota, a Liverpool forward, and his younger brother André Silva, a player for FC Penafiel, died at the scene.
The devastating crash took place on the A-52 highway near the town of Cernadilla, as the two were reportedly en route to Santander. Initial reports by the Spanish Civil Guard stated that the likely cause of the accident was excessive speeding, with the vehicle losing control and bursting into flames on the highway median.
Duarte, who had been overtaken by the Lamborghini approximately five minutes before the accident, stated:
“The car was moving at a completely normal speed. There was nothing to suggest they were driving fast or recklessly.”
Duarte added that he attempted to reach the vehicle and extinguish the fire, but was unable to save the victims.
Meanwhile, Azevedo — who recorded the first images of the burning vehicle — also spoke out in a video shared on social media:
“I turned back and tried to help. Sadly, it was too late. I didn’t know who was inside the car at the time, but I know what I saw. Jota’s family can trust me — they were not speeding. They overtook me calmly, without any sign of danger.”
Azevedo, who drives that route daily, emphasized that he has seen reckless drivers on the same stretch of road many times, but Jota was not one of them:
“Even though it was dark, I clearly recognized the make and color of the car. Their driving was calm and controlled — not hurried at all.”
These witness accounts present a significant contradiction to the official police report and could lead to a broader investigation into the true cause of the accident.
The sudden passing of Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Liverpool star and key player for the Portuguese national team, alongside his brother André Silva, has sent shockwaves through the football world. Now, amid the grief and unanswered questions, both the family and fans are hoping that the full truth will eventually come to light.
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