Scenes from a western movie this morning on State Road 16, in the stretch that connects San Pietro Vernotico to Torchiarolo, on the border between the provinces of Lecce and Brindisi.
An armored van was attacked by a commando of criminals who fired shots and set fire to several cars in both directions, causing panic among the many motorists who were on the busy road at the time, one of the main communication routes for tourists who flock to Puglia in the summer.
The attack took place near Torchiarolo.
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In an attempt to hinder the intervention of the police, the bandits They then set fire to several cars and a van, creating a real inferno of fire on the highway. The flames and fear pushed many motorists to abandon their cars and flee on foot.
At the moment, State Road 613 is closed to traffic in both directions, with long queues that have formed in both directions. Numerous patrols of Carabinieri, Police and Guardia di Finanza are operating on site to carry out surveys, manage traffic and hunt for those responsible.
Law enforcement is conducting a thorough investigation to identify the criminals and reconstruct the exact circumstances of the incident.
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