What caused the accident that killed Jota and his brother? First reports...

A devastating car accident in Zamora, Spain, has claimed the lives of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his brother André Felipe. According to El Pais, preliminary reports from the Civil Guard indicate that the high-speed crash, which occurred around 12:30 AM on Thursday, July 3, 2025, likely stemmed from a combination of excessive speed and a catastrophic tire failure.

Diogo Jota, 28, and André Felipe, 26, were traveling in a rented Lamborghini on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla. Civil Guard's initial report suggests that the luxury vehicle may have been exceeding the 120 km/h speed limit while attempting an overtake when a rear tire suddenly blew out, according to El Pais. This caused the driver to lose control, sending the car off the road. The impact was followed by an immediate and severe fire, which consumed the vehicle and tragically killed both occupants. The flames also spread to adjacent land, requiring fire brigade intervention.

Liverpool star Diogo Jota and brother die in a car accidentLiverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother André Felipe, 26, a footballer for Peñafiel, tragically died in a horrific car accident in Zamora, Spain, early Thursday morning. Their sports car reportedly suffered a tire blowout, veered off the A-52 highway, and burst into flames, just days after Jota's wedding.

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Emergency services, alerted by multiple calls, quickly responded to the scene. Traffic Civil Guard, Zamora Firefighters, and emergency medical teams arrived, but despite their swift action, they could do nothing to save the lives of the two brothers. The intensity of the fire made immediate identification difficult, but officials confirmed their identities through the vehicle's license plate.

Diogo Jota, a prominent figure for Liverpool and formerly with Atlético Madrid, had married his partner just over a week ago and was preparing to join his team for pre-season. His brother, André, played for Peñafiel in the Portuguese second division. The bodies of both victims have been transferred to the forensic institute in Zamora for further medical analysis. The tragic incident has plunged the football world into deep sorrow.