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Tragedy on Terni-Rieti Highway: Six Dead, 34 Injured in Collision

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A severe road accident on the Terni-Rieti highway resulted in six deaths and 34 injuries.
  • The crash involved a camper van, a bus carrying tourists, and two cars.
  • Regional authorities declared a major emergency, mobilizing extensive rescue efforts and expressing condolences to victims' families.

A catastrophic road accident on the Terni-Rieti highway on Sunday evening claimed six lives and left 34 people injured, with six in critical condition. The collision involved a camper van, a bus transporting tourists to the Marmore Falls, and two other vehicles. Regional authorities immediately classified the incident as a major emergency, initiating a coordinated rescue operation.

It was a maxi emergency, catastrophic, immediately classified as such from the first call to Umbria's 118.

— Stefania ProiettiPresident of the Umbria Region, describing the severity of the accident.

Stefania Proietti, President of the Umbria Region, described the scene as "unthinkable" and praised the swift response of emergency medical personnel. She confirmed that a special protocol was activated without hesitation. Proietti also extended gratitude to the Lazio Region's healthcare services for their support. The accident occurred just within Umbria's territory, prompting the region to take the lead in civil protection efforts.

Those injured have been admitted to hospitals across Terni, Perugia, Spoleto, Foligno, and Rieti. Proietti noted that the region had already dealt with other accidents that day, testing its emergency systems. She emphasized the need for a thorough analysis of road safety, particularly on the Terni-Rieti route, which is managed by Anas. "We are once again facing too many accidents. It's a war report," Proietti stated, calling for a collaborative effort to minimize road-related risks.

We have activated the appropriate protocol - without hesitation when the paramedics had not yet arrived on the scene, to whom I want to pay tribute because they saw an unthinkable scene, as did the injured and the unharmed who will carry these scenes in their souls and eyes for a long time.

— Stefania ProiettiPresident of the Umbria Region, praising the emergency responders and acknowledging the trauma experienced by witnesses and survivors.

The incident occurred during the first weekend of August, a period marked by heavy travel for holiday departures. The road, state highway 79 Ternana, lies on the border between Lazio and Umbria. The bus was reportedly carrying tourists to the popular Marmore Falls when the crash happened near Lake Ventina, creating a scene described by rescuers as resembling a "war scenario."

The road is managed by Anas - and we find ourselves once again facing too many accidents. It's a war report.

— Stefania ProiettiPresident of the Umbria Region, highlighting the recurring issue of road safety and calling for action.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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