2024-07-24 03:10:04
A 29-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman who lived in social housing were killed when the concrete and iron parts collapsed. Among the at least 13 injured are several children, two of whom, aged 2 and 4, are in life-threatening condition.
Many scenes were once filmed in Scampia during the production of the TV series about the mafia “Gomorrah”.
The accident happened late Monday, just before 11 p.m. local time. Due to the heat, many residents were outside. According to the emergency services, the balcony of the fourth floor fell, destroying two more balconies as it fell. There was panic in the building. According to emergency services, several of the injured are in critical condition. Among the injured are at least seven children between the ages of 2 and 8.
It is not yet clear why the balcony did not withstand the load. More than 800 residents had to leave their homes and spend several hours outdoors as a precaution.
The suburb of Scampija is considered a stronghold of mafia families, gang crime and drug trafficking are widespread there. Many houses in the area were built in the 1960s and 1970s. Italian media reported that the house where the accident happened was built in 1975.
2024-07-24 03:10:04