Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva have passed away, and the news has shocked the soccer world. The incident occurred in the early hours of July 3, 2025, on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla, in the province of Zamora, Spain. Both were traveling in a Lamborghini when the vehicle suffered a tire blowout and lost control. The car ended up crashing and quickly caught fire.
The first images of the car after the crash show the magnitude of the tragedy. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The front part was smashed, while the flames that erupted after the crash swept through much of the bodywork. The car's airbags deployed, but the force of the accident was such that there was no chance of rescue.
Diogo Jota suffered a fatal accident
The impact was brutal, and the car veered off the road and ended up in a wooded area. It quickly burst into flames, which made the rescue teams' work more difficult. The fire consumed the car, leaving few traces of the crash.
Firefighters took some time to put out the flames, but when they did, nothing could be done to save the Jota brothers. Authorities confirmed that both died instantly.
Diogo Jota, Liverpool forward, and his brother André, footballer for FC Penafiel, were traveling together. They were in the vehicle heading to Sanabria, where Diogo had celebrated his wedding with Rute Cardoso just a few days earlier. The Jota family was experiencing a moment of happiness, which was cut short by this inexplicable tragedy.
Accidente del jugador del Liverpool Diogo Jota en Zamora
The car was unrecognizable after the accident. The images show how the Lamborghini's bodywork was almost completely crushed. The front part was the most damaged, while the fire destroyed almost the entire rear. The speed of the fire was one of the factors that made it difficult for emergency services to intervene.
The cause of Diogo Jota's death
Initial investigations indicate that the tire blowout was the main cause of the accident. This caused Diogo, who was driving, to lose control of the vehicle, which led to the car leaving the road. The high speed and the strong impact caused the car to overturn and catch fire. Although it has been mentioned that the weather and fatigue may have played a role in the accident, the official cause is still being investigated by authorities.
The news of his death has left a huge void in the soccer world. Diogo Jota was an idol for many. His talent and dedication at clubs like Wolverhampton and Liverpool had made him an international star. In addition, his role in the Portugal national team had established him as one of the most promising forwards in European soccer.
The death of André Jota, Diogo's younger brother, has also shaken the football community. André played in Portugal's second division and, although he didn't achieve his brother's fame, he was also very loved by his team and his family.
The Jota family has asked for respect and privacy during these very difficult times. Tributes to Diogo and André keep coming in from all over the world. Fans, teammates, and friends from soccer have expressed their deepest condolences. The tragedy has left a deep pain in everyone's heart.