Naples – A night of apprehension and anger in the Fuorigrotta neighborhood of Naples. A 14-year-old girl was hit by a car last night near a popular nightclub frequented by young people. The victim was rushed to Cardarelli Hospital, where she is currently hospitalized. There is serious concern about her condition.
Law enforcement is working to reconstruct the exact circumstances of the accident and determine the driver's possible responsibilities.
The tragic coincidence
The accident has the quality of a tragedy waiting to happen. The safety alert in that area had been raised just hours earlier. Yesterday evening, Sunday, a demonstration organized by the Greens had taken place in Fuorigrotta itself, calling for increased controls and denouncing the deterioration.
Leading the protest was Francesco Emilio Borrelli, a parliamentarian for the Green-Left Alliance, who has now commented on the incident with very harsh words.
"We stayed until around 11:30 PM," Borrelli explains, describing an alarming scene he witnessed just hours before the accident. "We were surrounded by children, many under 12, without their parents. Lots of minors running at full speed through the areas surrounding the Maradona stadium without any supervision."
The appeal of the victims' families
Last night's demonstration was symbolically attended by the father of Rita Granata, one of the many young victims of road violence. His presence was meant to be a warning, but it transformed into a tragic prophecy a few hours later.
"Not only is there a need for more law enforcement," Borrelli insists, "but we also need to intervene against the families who allow all this to happen. We're in total anarchy now."
The protest, now fueled by anger over the latest incident, continues. Another demonstration is planned for this evening, Monday, November 10th, at 10:30 PM. Residents and the MP will participate, demanding that the safety of young people stop being an emergency and become a priority.
Comments (1)
What happened in Fuorigrotta is truly worrying, but I don't understand why the authorities aren't doing anything to address this problem. There are too many accidents, and safety measures are insufficient. We must act.