A 65-year-old mechanic has died after being struck in the head by a truck while changing its tire. The victim, identified as Sergio Casarano from Racale, was the owner of a firm specialized in technical and mechanical assistance for heavy-duty vehicles. The accident occurred on the provincial road connecting Miggiano to Taurisano in the province of Lecce.
Reports indicate that one of the jacks used to lift the truck failed, causing the vehicle to become unbalanced and fall onto Casarano. He suffered a severe cranial trauma with a deep wound. His condition was immediately deemed hopeless. He was transported by 118 emergency responders to the hospital in Tricase, where he later succumbed to his injuries.