Five dead in Terni‑Rieti highway crash near Colli sul Velino FAST-MOVING
On 2 August 2026 a multi‑vehicle collision occurred on the Statale 79 (Terni‑Rieti highway) near Colli sul Velino, at the Lazio‑Umbria border. The crash involved a bus/pullman, a camper and several cars, and produced a fatal toll of five people. Emergency services – fire brigades, ambulances, the 118 medical rescue and helicopters – were dispatched; three victims were air‑lifted in red‑code (code rosso) while dozens of others were taken to hospitals with yellow or green codes. The incident took place during heavy rain and strong winds that also caused trees to fall onto the road. The highway was closed in both directions, creating long queues and diversions for motorists. Police and traffic investigators are conducting a detailed inquiry to determine the exact sequence of impacts and any contributing factors.
Entities: 118 emergency services · Colli sul Velino · Italian Fire Brigade · Italian emergency services (118, fire, police) · Italian police · Statale 79 (Terni‑Rieti highway) · Terni‑Rieti highway · bus/pullman · camper
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- [● 13 SOURCES] The crash occurred on 2 August 2026 on the Statale 79 (Terni‑Rieti highway) near Colli sul Velino, at the Lazio‑Umbria border. (All belongs‑true articles)
- [● 13 SOURCES] Police and traffic investigators are conducting a detailed inquiry to determine the cause of the crash. (All belongs‑true articles)
- [● 13 SOURCES] The highway was closed to traffic, causing long queues and diversions. (All belongs‑true articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Three victims were air‑lifted to hospitals in red‑code (code rosso) by helicopter. (All belongs‑true articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Heavy rain and strong winds at the time of the crash caused trees to fall onto the road. (All belongs‑true articles)
- [● 13 SOURCES] Five people were killed in the crash. (All belongs‑true articles)
- [● 13 SOURCES] The crash involved a bus/pullman, a camper and multiple cars. (All belongs‑true articles)
- [● 11 SOURCES] At least 27 people were injured in the crash. (All belongs‑true articles)