Andrea Minasi rescue in Vibo arrives after 24 minutes, Azienda Zero says

A young woman, Andrea Minasi, was struck by a vehicle in Vibo, Calabria. Her family appealed for stronger emergency services. Azienda Zero, the regional authority that operates the 118 emergency service and the European 116117 number, issued a statement expressing solidarity with Minasi and her relatives. The agency clarified that operational records show the rescue vehicles reached the scene in about 24 minutes, not the 50 minutes reported in earlier accounts. It emphasized the need to separate perceived waiting times from recorded data and pledged continued improvements to the emergency‑response system.

The statement underscored the importance of rapid medical assistance, noting that every minute can be critical for protecting health and life.