World football continues to mourn the tragic news of the death of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his younger brother, Andre Silva, in a car accident in northern Spain.
According to Spanish authorities, the accident occurred at around 00:30 in the morning, on the A-52 motorway near Cernadillas, in the province of Zamora.
The two brothers were traveling in a Lamborghini Huracán to Santander, from where they planned to travel by ferry to the United Kingdom.
Jota, 28, had chosen the land route after lung surgery, after doctors had recommended he avoid flying.
Preliminary investigations by the Guardia Civil indicate that the vehicle lost control after a tire burst during an overtaking maneuver.
After the collision, the car burst into flames and both passengers died at the scene. Shocking footage from the scene showed the devastating extent of the accident.
One aspect that is being closely investigated is the safety technology used in the Lamborghini Huracan model, in particular the pyrotechnic system that activates the opening of the doors in the event of a rollover.
This mechanism – which includes explosive bolts to facilitate passenger egress – is considered innovative, but also potentially dangerous in cases of severe collisions.
It has not yet been confirmed whether this system was activated or failed at the critical moment.
Investigation experts are analyzing the wreckage, tire debris, and tire skid data on the road to determine the car's speed and technical conditions at the time of the accident.
Previous recall notices affecting Lamborghini-branded vehicles were also mentioned, including issues with headlight brackets and door mechanisms – although there is no evidence yet that they are linked to this case.
This incident has brought back attention to safety standards in modern supercars, where balancing extreme performance with lifetime warranties often presents major engineering challenges.
If it is discovered that a defect in the vehicle's design contributed to the tragedy of the two brothers, it is not ruled out that European authorities will review current testing protocols for luxury vehicles.
Meanwhile, the family and friends of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva are going through difficult times, while the football world united in tribute to the lives lost. The official investigation report is expected to be published in the coming days.
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