A 42-year-old tourist from Rome died after being hit by lightning while riding his motorcycle on State Road 275 during a vacation in Salento. The incident occurred on the stretch between Nociglia and Surano in Lower Salento amid a thunderstorm. Emergency responders and Carabinieri rushed to the scene. Reports indicate the lightning bolt flung the victim from his bike and electrocuted him.
Young Man Dies After Being Swept Away by Po River Current
August 18, 2025
An unidentified young man has died after being dragged by strong currents in the Po