A serious road accident occurred this night, around midnight, in the hamlet of Scala Ritiro in Messina. A van used for transporting vegetables, for reasons yet to be ascertained, overturned along the road, causing injury to the driver.
The Fire Brigade of the Messina Command promptly intervened on the site of the accident with a team from the North detachment, equipped with a tank fire engine (APS) and a crane (AG). Rescuers secured the area and provided initial treatment to the injured driver, who was subsequently entrusted to medical personnel who arrived on site.
The rescue and cleanup operations in the area involved in the accident lasted several hours, with the fire brigade team returning to base only around 7 am.
The competent authorities are now investigating to determine the exact causes of the accident and ascertain any responsibility. No further details on the injured driver’s condition were released, but there is hope for his speedy recovery.
This latest road accident draws attention to the need for greater caution when driving, especially during the night hours, and to respect the rules of the highway code to guarantee the safety of all road users.
