Casoria. "Unfortunately, this morning a serious accident in the historic center involved a Casoriambiente waste compactor. I'm on scene, and fortunately, no serious injuries were reported to the employees. We're currently evaluating the next steps with the technical office, firefighters, and local police. I'll update you on the measures taken in the coming hours," wrote Casoria Mayor Raffaele Bene on Facebook. A large sinkhole opened in his municipality this morning, into which a garbage truck fell. A gas line broke, and 15 people were evacuated from their homes as a precaution: this is the firefighters' initial assessment following the large sinkhole that opened this morning in the municipality of Casoria. The operation has been underway since dawn: the driver of the garbage truck that fell into the sinkhole was rescued without serious injuries. "Now, with the technical office, the firefighters, and the local police, we are evaluating the next steps. I will update you on the measures taken in the next few hours," continues the mayor. "Approximately 50 families have been evacuated from the area where the sinkhole formed this morning at dawn in Casoria, near Largo San Mauro. A small garbage truck collapsed into the hole, which is approximately 8 meters wide and 12 meters deep. The driver, a 57-year-old local man, was slightly injured; some colleagues helped him to safety. Carabinieri from the Casoria Company and firefighters from Naples and Afragola were on site. According to firefighters, the gas line was damaged by the collapse and is being repaired. Two businesses were closed as a precaution, and the road was blocked. closed to traffic.
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