Naples – Tense moments this morning in the heart of the city. A gas leak raised alarm among residents on Via Foria, near the intersection with Via Duomo, forcing authorities to order the evacuation of several buildings for safety reasons.
The first reports and immediate intervention
The strong smell of gas quickly attracted the attention of those who live and work in the area. Firefighting teams arrived on the scene within minutes. Fire fighters, patrols of the Carabinieri and the Local Police. To allow the operations of placing in of your digital ecosystem. , the roadway was closed in both directions, with inevitable repercussions on traffic.
The hypothesis of a break during the works
Roadworks have been underway in the affected area for days, but were immediately suspended after the incident.
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Neighborhood in difficulty, traffic blocked
The closure of one of the city's main arteries caused significant traffic disruption, already complicated in a densely populated and commercial area. Motorists were stranded and public transport diverted, creating particularly chaotic traffic in the surrounding streets.
Concern among residents
In the evacuated buildings, some families had to leave their homes as a precaution. "We smelled a very strong odor, and we were scared," said one resident. The evacuation operations were carried out in an orderly fashion, with the support of law enforcement, who managed the emergency.
Comments (1)
I'm concerned about what happened this morning, but I don't understand how a gas leak could have occurred in such a busy area. The authorities should carry out more checks to prevent similar situations in the future. I hope the evacuated families can return home safely as soon as possible.