Tragic Deaths of Jota and Silva in Fiery Crash Near Zamora

International media sources reported on Tuesday that Spanish officials are investigating whether excessive speed contributed to the fatal car accident that resulted in the deaths of Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, near Zamora last week.

Reports suggest Jota was allegedly speeding above the 120 km/h limit when a probable tire failure occurred, leading to the intense crash in northwestern Spain.

Spain’s Guardia Civil police have verified that a detailed analysis is in progress, with focus directed towards evidence such as tire impressions observed at the crash site.

A Civil Guard spokesperson commented, “The expert evaluation is underway and nearing completion, and includes the examination of marks left by a tire from the involved vehicle.”

“There is also a chance that the road’s speed restriction was breached, and preliminary findings imply Diogo Jota was operating the vehicle.”

It is important to note that the 28-year-old footballer and his 25-year-old sibling passed away on location.

Jota became a member of Liverpool FC in 2020, transferring from Wolverhampton Wanderers, and participated in 182 matches for the club, achieving 65 goals across all competitions.

Internationally, he played 49 games for Portugal and was regarded as a crucial member of the team.