An atmosphere of fear was felt yesterday morning in the offices of ASL 33, where a visibly altered patient unleashed panic by threatening to set fire to the building.
The episode, which occurred around 12, was triggered by the denial of a request for international mobility.The man, after receiving the negative news, went back to the offices, this time armed with a bottle of gasoline. With a threatening gesture, he began to sprinkle the flammable liquid in different areas of the building, shouting incoherent phrases and hurling insults at the staff present.
Panic quickly spread among the employees, many of whom barricaded themselves in their offices, terrified at the thought of an impending fire. The security guard, with great promptness, intervened trying to calm the individual and remove him from the building. In the meantime, the police were alerted, who arrived on the scene within minutes.
Despite the intervention of the police, the man managed to escape before being stopped. The petrol fumes invaded the premises, forcing the staff to evacuate the building. firefighters They intervened to secure the area and check for any possible outbreaks.
The episode deeply shocked the employees of ASL 33, many of whom said they were scared and bitter about what happened. “We never expected to experience a situation like this,” said a nurse, still in shock. “We are here to help people, not to be threatened with death.”
The authorities are investigating the incident to identify the person responsible and clarify the reasons for his actions. ASL 33 expressed its solidarity with the employees involved and assured that all necessary measures will be adopted to guarantee the safety of patients and staff.”
Article published on 27 September 2024 - 16:45
