Track and field athlete Etson Barros was placed in an induced coma following a car accident

Portuguese track and field athlete Etson Barros is in an induced coma following a traffic accident. The athlete lost control of his car, causing it to roll over.

This was reported by A Bola.

The incident occurred on the night of April 16, 2026, in a suburb of Lisbon. The athlete lost control of his car, causing it to roll over. The runner was conscious when he was hospitalized, but was later placed in an induced coma. No fractures or signs of alcohol consumption were found in the Portuguese athlete.

The 25-year-old Barros specializes in middle-distance running. He is a six-time Portuguese champion and the national record holder in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Barros finished second twice at the European Under-23 Championships and also won bronze medals at the European Under-18 and Under-20 Championships.

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