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A1 motorway accident near Ponzano Romano leaves one dead and one critically injured
A fatal accident occurred on the A1 Milan-Naples motorway near Ponzano Romano shortly after 2:30 PM. The incident, located at kilometer 524+500, resulted in the death of a 70-year-old man and left another person critically injured.
Emergency services, including Ares 118 medical personnel and the State Police, responded to the scene. Autostrade per l'Italia reported smoke on the roadway near the impact site.
The motorway was temporarily closed between Orte and the junction with the D18 Roma Nord branch, causing significant traffic congestion with queues reaching approximately five kilometers. Drivers traveling from Florence toward Rome were advised to exit at Orte and use the E45 and SS2 Cassia as alternative routes.
Entities
A1 motorway · Ares 118 · Autostrade per l'Italia · Orte · Ponzano Romano
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The accident caused traffic jams of approximately five kilometers. www.radioroma.it · www.fanpage.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 70-year-old man died at the scene despite resuscitation attempts. www.radioroma.it · www.fanpage.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] One person was critically injured and transported to the hospital. www.radioroma.it · www.fanpage.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The accident occurred at kilometer 524+500 in Ponzano Romano on the A1 motorway. www.radioroma.it · www.fanpage.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cameras from Autostrade per l'Italia detected smoke on the roadway near the impact site. www.radioroma.it · www.fanpage.it