A serious accident occurred during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday in Calcinaia, in the province of Pisa, when an attempted theft in an abandoned farmhouse took a tragic turn.
A 26-year-old man from Lucca suffered severe burns over 95% of his body and died shortly after arriving at Cisanello Hospital. Another man, 36, is currently in critical condition, while law enforcement is searching for a possible third accomplice.
The attempted robbery and the explosion of the safe
The evening of Tuesday, January 28th, was shaken by a powerful bang, followed immediately by flames. Initial speculation suggests the explosion may have been accidentally triggered by the burglars, who were trying to break into a safe in the farmhouse.
Investigations conducted by the Carabinieri revealed that hunting cartridges and flammable paint were stored inside the safe. It's likely that the thieves inadvertently caused the explosion, using an angle grinder, which resulted in severe burns.
Search for the accomplice
Authorities are actively searching for a third man involved in the incident, who may have escaped the incident unharmed or suffered only minor injuries. It's suspected he raised the alarm when he spoke to a passerby who was looking out to investigate the source of the loud bang.
Investigations are ongoing by the Carabinieri of the Pontedera Company, who have launched an in-depth investigation to clarify the details of the accident and provide a report to the judicial authorities.
Following the incident, the farmhouse was placed under seizure. Investigators contacted the owners, who were unaware of the illegal activities taking place inside.
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This news is very sad and makes you think about the consequences of irresponsible actions. We hope that the authorities can find the third accomplice and clarify everything. Safety is important in these situations.