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Slovenian man dies, wife and daughter critically injured in Calabria explosion
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Slovenian man dies, wife and daughter critically injured in Calabria explosion

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A 46-year-old Slovenian man died from severe injuries sustained in an explosion at a tourist accommodation in Calabria, Italy.
  • His wife and ten-year-old daughter also suffered severe burns and are in critical condition, receiving treatment in specialized centers.
  • The explosion, which occurred on August 25th, is suspected to be related to a gas cylinder, though the exact cause is still under investigation.

A family's vacation in Calabria, Italy, turned tragic when a powerful explosion ripped through their tourist accommodation, resulting in the death of the father and critical injuries to his wife and young daughter.

The exact cause has not yet been definitively confirmed.

— ANSARegarding the ongoing investigation into the explosion's origin.

The incident occurred around 8:30 PM on Tuesday, August 25th, at the B&B Villa Mary in the province of Vibo Valentia. The family was reportedly preparing for dinner when the explosion, followed by a fire, erupted. All three sustained severe second and third-degree burns across large portions of their bodies.

Emergency services responded swiftly. Two off-duty Carabinieri officers staying at the same facility were among the first to provide aid, using fire extinguishers to combat the flames and assisting the family towards the swimming pool as they attempted to escape the blaze. The explosion caused significant structural damage to the building, with reports of the ground floor partially collapsing.

Investigators are examining both the possibility of a gas leak and a problem with the gas cylinder; the exact sequence of events will need to be determined by technical inspections.

— La RepubblicaDetailing the lines of inquiry into the explosion.

While initial findings suggest the explosion may be linked to a gas cylinder or a gas leak, investigators are still working to confirm the precise cause. Technical examinations are underway to determine the exact sequence of events. The accommodation has been seized by authorities, and the prosecutor's office is leading the investigation.

The accommodation was seized after the accident, and the cause of the explosion is being investigated by the prosecutor's office.

— Il Quotidiano del SudReporting on the legal and investigative actions taken post-incident.

The injured family members were intubated and transported via separate air ambulances to specialized burn treatment centers. The 44-year-old mother is being treated in Catania, while the ten-year-old daughter was airlifted to Bari. The owner of the accommodation has stated that the property was properly registered and had the required permits, a claim that authorities are examining as part of their ongoing investigation.

The property is regularly registered and has the required permits or certificates.

— Owner of the accommodation (via lawyer)Stating the property's compliance status amidst the investigation.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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