Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother's autopsy could take several days, with his family reportedly being given psychological support.

The footballing world is in mourning after Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, died in a fatal car crash in the Zamora area of Spain.



Both passengers were declared dead after medical personnel arrived at the scene, with the car having caught fire.

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Portuguese outlet Jornal de Noticias has given some indication regarding the process of Jota's autopsy, revealing that it may take "several days." The bodies of Jota and his brother were taken to the Zamora Institute of Forensic Medicine.

"The bodies are at the Zamora Institute of Forensic Medicine, where all the necessary tests will be carried out to confirm the identities of the victims," the Spanish government's deputy delegate in Zamora, Angel Blanco, said.

The Regional Government of Castilla y Leon has sent psychological support teams to assist the grieving family, starting at 9:30am local time.

A spokesperson for the Civil Guard said: "The investigation into the crash is being carried out by Civil Guard traffic officers.



The full police report once it is completed will be submitted to a duty court in Zamora which has launched an ongoing judicial investigation into this crash.

"That report is going to take time to complete, probably about four or five days but possibly longer

At this moment in time it is impossible to say at exactly what speed the car was going.

"But that is something the Civil Guard investigators will be able to detail at least approximately in their final report from things like the skid marks