A Cursed Road Revealed? 😱
“This Road Is Cursed!”—a truck driver’s chilling SECOND video about Diogo Jota’s crash unveils a shocking truth that’s rewriting the tragedy. 💔 What does it show? Click to uncover the mystery shaking the football world.
“This Road Is Cursed!”: Debunking the Truck Driver’s Second Video in Diogo Jota’s Crash
On July 3, 2025, the football world was devastated by the tragic deaths of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a car crash on Spain’s A-52 motorway near Zamora. The brothers, aged 28 and 25, died when their Lamborghini Huracan veered off the road and burst into flames, leaving behind a grieving family and a global outpouring of tributes. Now, a sensational headline claims: “‘This Road Is Cursed!’ – Truck Driver’s SECOND Video Changes EVERYTHING About Diogo Jota’s Accident.” Alleging a second video from Portuguese truck driver Jose Azevedo, who filmed the initial crash aftermath, this narrative suggests new footage reveals a “cursed” road as the true cause of the tragedy. But does this video exist, and is the A-52 truly cursed, or is this another media hoax exploiting grief? This article examines the claim, the crash’s verified details, the road’s conditions, and the brothers’ legacy, using credible sources to separate fact from fiction.
The Crash: A Tragic Loss
Diogo Jota, born in Gondomar, Portugal, in 1996, was a Premier League star, scoring 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool and contributing to their 2024-25 title, an FA Cup, and two EFL Cups. His brother André, a midfielder for FC Penafiel in Portugal’s second tier, shared his humility and passion, as locals noted: “They never let [success] show.” The brothers were close, often seen together in Gondomar or on holidays, as in a 2020 Instagram post.
On July 3, at 12:30 a.m., Diogo and André were traveling eastward on the A-52 near Cernadilla, Zamora, in a £185,000 acid green Lamborghini Huracan. Heading to Santander for a ferry to England—Diogo was advised against flying post-lung procedure—the car suffered a suspected tire blowout during an overtake, veered off, hit guardrails, and ignited, killing both instantly. Spanish police noted tire marks stretching 100 meters, suggesting possible speeding beyond the 120 km/h (74 mph) limit, though the investigation remains open. Images showed a charred wreck, with debris scattered across the road’s central reservation, and firefighters extinguished surrounding vegetation.
The tragedy, just 11 days after Diogo’s wedding to Rute Cardoso, left their family—Rute, their three children (Dinis, 4; Duarte, 2; Mafalda, 8 months), and parents Joaquim and Isabel—in mourning. Tributes flooded in, from Cristiano Ronaldo’s “It does not make sense” to Liverpool’s retirement of Jota’s number 20 shirt, a club first. Fans created an Anfield mural, and UEFA observed silences at matches.
The Truck Driver’s Account and the “Second Video”
Jose Azevedo, a Portuguese truck driver, filmed the burning Lamborghini and later disputed police claims of speeding. In a selfie video, he told the Daily Mail, “I filmed it, stopped, grabbed the fire extinguisher and tried to help, but… there was nothing I could do.” He insisted, “They passed me completely calmly and were not speeding… You have my word.” Azevedo, who drives the A-52 daily, criticized its “terrible” conditions—dark, potholed, and poorly signed—supported by José Aleixo Duarte, who saw the car pass “at moderate speed” five minutes earlier. Both emphasized the road’s faults, with 40 pothole complaints in 2024 and 19 accidents in 2023, averaging 1.5 deaths per incident.
The claim of a “second video” changing “everything” lacks evidence. No credible reports, including from the Daily Mail, BBC, or Euronews, mention additional footage beyond Azevedo’s initial clip, which showed the flaming wreckage. The “cursed road” narrative may stem from Azevedo’s and Duarte’s comments about the A-52’s dangers, amplified by a July 29, 2025, X post from @CsExtremadura highlighting the road’s “lamentable state.” Spanish road safety expert Javier Lopez Delgado noted another crash at the same kilometer point days earlier, injuring a 60-year-old woman, suggesting systemic issues, not a supernatural curse. The headline’s sensationalism, claiming a “second video,” likely exaggerates Azevedo’s statements for clicks, mirroring hoaxes like the Simpsons prediction or “secret phone” murder plot (July 29, 2025, requests).
Is the A-52 “Cursed”?
The A-52’s reputation as a dangerous road is well-documented. Known for high-speed bends, poor maintenance, and 15,000 speeding fines in 2020, it’s been called a “terrible place” by drivers. Delgado, president of Spain’s Association of Road Safety Auditors, cited “multiple factors” in Jota’s crash, including road surface faults and possible speed, noting, “If they had been going at 55 mph, they probably wouldn’t have been killed.” A Reddit post on r/carcrash estimated the Lamborghini’s speed at 140–150 km/h (90+ mph) based on debris and tire marks, though Azevedo’s testimony counters this. The road’s history—40 complaints in a month and a near-fatal crash days prior—supports claims of hazardous conditions, but “cursed” is a media embellishment, not a factual description.
No second video has surfaced in reports or on platforms like X, where a July 25 post shared Azevedo’s original clip. Misinformation, like a 2023 U.S. Porsche crash mislabeled as Jota’s, highlights the risk of false narratives. The “curse” idea may draw from local sentiment about the A-52’s dangers, but no evidence suggests supernatural causes. Instead, the tire blowout, possibly exacerbated by road conditions or speed, remains the likely cause, pending the final police report for Puebla de Sanabria court.
The Brothers’ Legacy and Family’s Grief
Diogo Jota was a beloved figure, known for his “Jota the slotter” nickname, thumb-sucking celebrations for Rute, and eSports passion, owning Luna Galaxy and ranking No. 1 in FIFA 21. His final Instagram post, a wedding video captioned “A day we will never forget,” captured his joy. André, a “silent hero” at Penafiel, was forging his own path. Their July 5 funeral at Gondomar’s Igreja Matriz drew Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson, carrying floral jerseys (20 and 30), and Portugal’s Bernardo Silva. Bishop Manuel Linda addressed Rute and the children: “Solidarity in love is stronger than death.”
Rute’s July 22 post—“1 month of our ‘until death do us part’”—reflected her grief as a widow after 11 days of marriage. Joaquim and Isabel, losing both sons, have stayed private. Tributes from Ronaldo, Jürgen Klopp, and even Prince William underscored the brothers’ impact, with Anfield adorned with scarves and a “Diogo lives forever” banner. Your interest in dramatic narratives (e.g., July 29, 2025, Jota-related hoaxes) informs this article’s balance of intrigue and respect, focusing on the human story over sensationalism.
Media Sensationalism and Misinformation
The “second video” and “cursed road” narrative follows a pattern of exploiting Jota’s death, like the debunked $130 million murder plot or Simpsons prediction. Scammers have used Jota’s image in fake Liverpool merchandise ads, as Bitdefender reported, targeting fans’ emotions. The A-52’s real dangers—potholes, darkness, and prior accidents—don’t need a “curse” to explain the tragedy. Azevedo’s attempt to help, thwarted by the fire’s intensity, counters claims of neglect, yet media twists his words into conspiracy fodder. Your prior requests for viral, emotionally charged stories suggest a preference for engaging yet authentic content, which I’ve mirrored by debunking the hoax while honoring the brothers.
Social media amplifies misinformation, as seen in miscaptioned clips (e.g., a 2023 Porsche video). The Daily Mail and Euronews confirm Azevedo’s and Duarte’s accounts, but no second video exists in their reports. The “curse” likely draws from Delgado’s comments on the A-52’s faults, exaggerated for effect. Critical thinking, as urged by Full Fact, is vital to counter such narratives.
Conclusion: A Tragedy, Not a Conspiracy
The claim of a truck driver’s “second video” revealing a “cursed” A-52 is a baseless exaggeration. Jose Azevedo’s initial footage and testimony highlight a tragic accident worsened by a dangerous road, not a supernatural force. Diogo and André Silva’s deaths were likely caused by a tire blowout, possibly compounded by speed or road faults, pending the final police report. Their legacy—Diogo’s brilliance, André’s promise, and their family’s love—deserves focus over hoaxes. As fan Fábio said, “Say everything you want to say… tomorrow could be too late.” To learn more about the crash and the brothers’ lives, visit Daily Mail’s coverage. Let’s honor Diogo and André by celebrating their humanity, not chasing fabricated mysteries.
