12-Year-Old Critically Injured After Ambulance Collision in Genoa
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A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being struck by an ambulance in Genoa, Italy, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The incident occurred on Via Archimede near the child’s school as he was preparing to enter for classes.
The boy suffered serious injuries and was immediately intubated at the scene by responding paramedics from the 118 emergency medical service. He was then transported under a “code red” protocol – indicating a life-threatening emergency – to the Gaslini hospital for urgent medical attention.
Details of the Incident
The collision took place around 7:30 AM local time. According to initial reports, the ambulance was responding to an emergency with its sirens activated when it struck the child as he was crossing the road.
Local police quickly arrived at the scene and temporarily closed Via Archimede to facilitate a thorough investigation. An accident reconstruction team is currently working to determine the precise circumstances leading to the collision. “Investigations are underway to reconstruct the accident,” officials stated.
Ongoing Investigation and Concerns
Authorities are focusing on understanding how the ambulance and the child came to be in the same location at the same time, despite the ambulance’s use of audible warnings. The investigation will examine factors such as visibility, pedestrian traffic patterns, and the speed of the vehicle.
The incident has raised concerns about pedestrian safety in school zones and the challenges faced by emergency vehicles navigating urban areas.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
