Tragic Accident Claims Life of Portuguese Tourist in Chagai District
On August 4, 2023, a devastating road accident near Dalbandin Town in Chagai District resulted in the untimely death of Nuno Miguel Vilao Castanheria, a 28-year-old Portuguese tourist. The incident occurred during his ambitious “Mission Unplug,” a journey aimed at exploring over 50 countries on his motorbike in two years.
Details of the Incident:
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| Date of Incident | August 4, 2023 |
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| Victim | Nuno Miguel Vilao Castanheria |
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| Nationality | Portuguese |
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| Escorting Companions | Tony Pankraz and Nikolas Lang |
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| Route | From Iran to Quetta, Pakistan |
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| Fatal Collision | With a pickup truck |
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| Immediate Response | Levies personnel on the scene |
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| Confirmation of Death | Chagai Deputy Commissioner |
| Hasan Jan Baloch | |
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| Communication with Authorities | Foreign Office in Islamabad |
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| Body Transfer | Moved to Quetta for onward |
| dispatch to Islamabad | |
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| Mission Unfulfilled | Planned to visit northern areas |
| and cross into India | |
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This tragic incident has left the global travel community mourning the loss of a passionate adventurer, and authorities are working to ensure that Nuno Miguel Vilao Castanheria’s body is returned to his homeland with the necessary formalities through the Portuguese embassy in Islamabad.