Casoria-Volla, a car driving in a wrong-way: truck driver Antonio Gargiulo's quick thinking saved a family. The video was sent to Congressman Borrelli.
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The car driving the wrong way on the outer ring road
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Casoria – A car carrying a father, mother, and a young child was traveling the wrong way on the SP1/Circumvallazione Esterna highway, between Casoria and Volla. An extremely dangerous situation, which could have turned tragic, was averted thanks to the timely intervention of a truck driver.
The alarm and the maneuver
Antonio Gargiulo, the driver of a truck traveling the same stretch of road, immediately noticed what was happening. He pulled alongside the car, traveling at a slow speed, and firmly called the driver's attention, pointing out his mistake and allowing him to safely correct his trajectory.
The video sent to Borrelli
The incident was documented on video, later sent to Green-Left MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli. The recording reveals the details of the incident: the car traveling in the wrong direction, the timely approach of the heavy vehicle, and the maneuver that brought the vehicle back into the correct lane.
The applause: “He protected a family”
"I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and the institutions' praise to Antonio Gargiulo," said Borrelli. "In an extremely dangerous situation, his clarity of mind, his quick reflexes, and his extraordinary civic sense made the difference, preventing a serious traffic accident from turning into a tragedy. His intervention protected a family and, at the same time, other oncoming road users. These gestures demonstrate how careful attention, responsibility, and solidarity can be crucial on the road. Our thanks go to Antonio."
Useful Information
What to do if you encounter a vehicle driving the wrong way
Here are some practical tips for dealing with similar dangerous situations.
Stay calm:
Don't panic and keep a clear head.
Report the error:
Use your horn or lights to warn the wrong-way driver.
Avoid sudden maneuvers:
Do not attempt to overtake or change lanes suddenly.
Contact the authorities:
Call the emergency number to report the situation.
Document the incident:
If possible, record video or photos to provide evidence to the authorities.
Casoria: Car crashes on the wrong side of the road with family on board; truck driver avoids worst-case scenario
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