60-year-old seriously injured after falling under bus in Torino

On 27 July 2026, a 60‑year‑old man lost his balance while alighting from a public GTT bus in Torino, Italy. The bus moved forward, crushing his leg under its wheels. Emergency responders arrived quickly, extracted the victim and transported him by ambulance to a local hospital where he was admitted for treatment of severe leg trauma.

The incident has prompted local authorities to underline the safety risks associated with boarding and alighting from heavy urban buses, especially for older passengers. An investigation into the exact circumstances of the fall is under way.

The case underscores the need for careful supervision of public‑transport operations and rapid medical response to such accidents.