Signa: Car strikes group of cyclists, leaving several injured

A serious road accident occurred in Signa, near Florence, when a car struck a group of amateur cyclists. The incident took place on Via dello Stradone dei Renai around 10:00 AM.

Preliminary investigations suggest a 65-year-old woman driving a Seat Ibiza crossed into the opposite lane, hitting the group. Witnesses reported the driver may have been distracted by her mobile phone. The driver underwent an alcohol test, which returned a negative result.

Reports indicate between seven and eight cyclists were injured. Several individuals, including members of the Gastone Nencini cycling club from Prato, were hospitalized. At least three victims are reported to be in serious condition, with some requiring helicopter transport to Careggi Hospital in Florence. Carabinieri are conducting investigations to reconstruct the exact dynamics of the crash.