Falls in Italian mountains injure 17‑year‑old student and 3‑year‑old boy

A 17‑year‑old student from a Teramo high school fell from a high balcony at a summer residential program in Campitello Matese, injuring his pelvis. The incident occurred during the final night of the stay, and the boy was taken to hospital after emergency services treated him on site. Police are investigating the circumstances of the fall.

In the Abruzzo mountain village of Cortino, a 3½‑year‑old boy suffered a head injury after falling during a family hike. He was air‑lifted by a medical helicopter to the San Salvatore hospital in L'Aquila for urgent care. Local authorities highlighted the need for caution on mountain trails, especially for young children.