Spanish Police reveal what caused the accident that killed Liverpool forward Diogo Jota

The football community is still reeling from the devastating news of Diogo Jota’s passing. The Liverpool FC and Portugal national team forward died alongside his brother, André Silva, in a fatal car crash during the early hours of Thursday, July 3, in Zamora, Spain.

The vehicle the brothers were traveling in was completely burned, with their bodies found inside after a collision on the A-52 highway, at kilometer 65.3, in the municipality of Cernadilla, according to local government official Ángel Blanco.

What caused the crash?

Initial reports from the Guardia Civil indicate that the Lamborghini carrying Jota and his brother suffered a tire blowout while overtaking another car. The sudden loss of control caused the vehicle to crash and immediately burst into flames.

Their bodies were taken to the Forensic Institute of Zamora, where autopsies will be performed. According to news agency EFE, forensic teams are conducting DNA tests to confirm the identities, given the condition of the remains after the fire.

Diogo Jota was just 28 years old and had built a stellar career at clubs like Wolverhampton, Porto, Atlético Madrid, and most recently Liverpool, where he became a fan favorite. His sudden passing has left a deep impact not only on his teams but on the entire football world.