Horror in southern Italy: Four workers found dead in burned van, suspects identified

Italian authorities have arrested two Pakistani nationals suspected of murdering four fellow countrymen in Calabria.

The victims, identified as agricultural workers, were found dead inside a burned-out van on Monday in Amendolara, Cosenza province. The arrests followed an intensive investigation that included analyzing surveillance footage from a gas station where the van was discovered.

According to investigators, security cameras captured the two suspects near the vehicle shortly before the fire erupted. The footage reportedly shows the individuals preventing the van doors from opening from the outside before throwing an object or flammable substance onto the vehicle. They allegedly fled the scene after the van caught fire.

Following questioning, the suspects were detained and subsequently arrested in Villapiana. The public prosecutor's office in Castrovillari, Alessandro D’Alessio, stated that the two men are accused of quadruple homicide, with strong evidence suggesting their involvement. The investigation is ongoing to uncover all circumstances surrounding the tragedy and determine if others are connected to the crime.