The funeral of Antonio D’Acci, the train driver who died on the Pescara – Sulmona train three days ago, will be held on Monday, Easter Monday.
The funeral of. will be celebrated on April 1st Antonio D’Acci, the train driver who died on the regional train 4193 Pescara – Sulmona, while he was on duty. The funeral will therefore be held on Easter Monday, in the church of San Francesco in Termoli at 10.30.
Antonio D’Acci was a train driver with forty years of experience. When he felt ill, he stopped the train from running in the open countryside, in the territory of Alan, in order to save all 87 passengers who were on board the convoy. Immediately helped by the train conductor and the on-board staff, he unfortunately died immediately after feeling ill. The 118 operators, although they intervened promptly, were unable to resuscitate him, and were only able to declare his death.
“You made all of Italy talk about you and cry! Bye Tonino!”, the message of condolence from a friend of the train driver. “I will always remember you like this, with your smile and your good humor and friendliness. Have a safe trip.” “I still can’t believe it, you were like a brother to me. I will have vivid memories of many hunting trips together. You called me on Friday to tell me ‘I’m waiting for you, the quails have arrived’. I will never forget you”.
Hero train driver stops the train and saves 87 passengers before dying: who was Antonio D’Acci
Antonio D’Acci, known as Tonino, was 61 years old. The train driver was on the threshold of retirement, on the day of the tragedy he was working on the Pescara – Rome line when he felt ill. As soon as he realized that he was losing consciousness, he immediately stopped the train in order to save all the passengers on board. The illness struck him down, and unfortunately there was nothing that could be done. He never regained consciousness and died soon after, amid the pain of his colleagues who tried to help him.
