Benevento – A dramatic accident involved a thirteen-year-old during a day of celebration in the city. The young girl, aboard a bumper car, was burned after the vehicle was suddenly engulfed in flames, probably due to a short circuit.
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The episode occurred in the afternoon in via Grimoaldo Re, where the Rides on the occasion of the celebrations for the Madonna delle Grazie. The girl, caught off guard by the fire, suffered burns to one leg and back.
The first to intervene was the mother, who helped her daughter and rushed her to the San Pio hospital in Benevento, where the young woman was admitted. Her conditions do not appear to be serious, but the doctors continue to monitor her.
Investigations and seizure
I immediately intervened on site Carabinieri, who have started investigations to determine the causes of the fire. In the meantime, the ride has been seized for the necessary technical checks.
Investigators are checking the regularity of the facilities and the presence of any safety deficiencies, to exclude responsibility for the incident. Meanwhile, the news has raised concerns among parents, who are asking for greater controls on traveling attractions.
The episode risks overshadowing the traditional religious celebration, transforming a moment of fun into an occasion of alarm for public safety.
Article published on 29 June 2025 - 13:50
