A tragic accident shocked the city of Nola this afternoon, where a 10-year-old boy lost his life after being hit by a car at a level crossing. The tragedy shocked those on the scene, while rescue efforts were unfortunately unsuccessful. Umberto de Gregorio, president of EAV (Ente Autonomo Volturno), provided further details on the accident.
The dynamics of the accident
The accident occurred when a car accelerated while the level crossing barriers were lowering. According to de Gregorio, the child was tragically trapped under a wheel of the vehicle. The driver, in an attempt to rescue him, loaded the boy into the car to quickly transport him to the hospital, but all efforts were in vain.
The investigation is underway
The surveillance cameras in the area captured the entire scene. The images are currently being examined by the competent authorities, who are working to reconstruct exactly what happened. De Gregorio commented with pain: “A tragedy, there are no words”.
Level crossing safety in Italy
This tragic episode has rekindled attention on the safety of level crossings in Italy. De Gregorio stressed that fatal accidents in these areas are still too frequent. He highlighted the commitment of RFI (Rete Ferroviaria Italiana) in working towards the total elimination of level crossings on its network, with the aim of improving railway safety.
EAV interventions to reduce risks
EAV is also addressing the issue, trying to eliminate level crossings where possible. The aim is to minimize risks for pedestrians and motorists, helping to make infrastructure safer for everyone.
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Comments (2)
This accident is truly tragic, I am very sorry for the child's family. Unfortunately, dangerous situations at level crossings are too common in Italy and something must be done to improve safety.
It is a real shame that a tragedy like this happened. Level crossings should be made safer to avoid such serious accidents. The authorities must take urgent action to improve the situation.