coastal Road Collapse in Santa Teresa di Riva Following Severe Weather
Messina, Italy – January 20, 2026 – A section of the coastal roadway in Santa Teresa di Riva, Sicily, has collapsed due to recent severe weather conditions. The incident, confirmed by Mayor Danilo Lo Giudice, resulted in a vehicle falling into the resulting chasm.
According to the Mayor’s statement, the collapse occurred despite the roadway being closed to traffic as 10:00 PM the previous evening. Emergency services, including local police and volunteers from the Red Cross, swiftly responded to the scene. The individual within the vehicle was successfully rescued, stabilized, and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation of potential injuries.
The extent of the damage to the coastal road is currently being assessed, and authorities are working to determine the cause of the collapse and implement necessary repairs. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
This incident underscores the vulnerability of coastal infrastructure to extreme weather events and highlights the importance of proactive safety measures and infrastructure maintenance in regions prone to such conditions.
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