This morning, along the SS18 near Capaccio Paestum, a serious road accident occurred involving a lorry and two cars, a Citroen and a Peugeot. The accident caused minor injuries to the driver of the Citroen, a 39 year old and his 59 year old father. The accident occurred when the Citroen was violently hit by the articulated lorry. The driver, having sensed the impending impact from the rear-view mirror, tried to avoid the collision, but was unable to completely prevent it. The vehicle ended up dangerously balanced on the ditch, on the other roadway.
The rescue
The Red Cross ambulances in via Italia and a unit from Agropoli they rescued the two injured, transporting them to the hospital in Vallo della Lucania. Both suffered only minor abrasions, but as a precaution they underwent more in-depth examinations.
The interventions
In addition to the injured, a Peugeot was also involved in the accident, the driver of which was unharmed. They intervened at the accident site i carabinieri of the Agropoli Company, under the direction of Captain Giuseppe Colellafor the relevant findings and to ascertain the dynamics of the event.
Significant traffic disruption
The accident caused slowdowns in both directions of the SS18, resulting in traffic disruptions in the affected area. The competent authorities urge caution and respect for the road rules to avoid further accidents.
