Italy faces multiple road incidents and closures, sparking traffic jams
On August 5‑6 2026 several incidents disrupted Italy’s road network. A sudden deer crossing near Sabaudia forced a car off the Litoranea, seriously injuring a 15‑year‑old girl who was taken to Santa Maria Goretti hospital in Latina; the driver escaped with minor injuries.
Road works on the Milena viaduct required the closure of a stretch of State Road 189 near Agrigento overnight, with detours advised for traffic between Palermo and Agrigento.
In Rome, an incident on the A24 near the Pittaluga tunnel and a fire after a van lost its load on the Grande Raccordo Anulare (km 24+800) led to lane closures and long queues, with police and emergency services securing the area.
On the A1 near Rome, an overturned van at km 575 caused a 7‑km jam and diverted traffic onto alternative routes. Two rear‑end collisions on the Florence‑Pisa‑Livorno highway near Montopoli and Pontedera also created extensive delays toward the coast.
Entities: A1 Milan–Naples · A24 Rome–Teramo · Carabinieri of Latina · Grande Raccordo Anulare · Sabaudia · Sabaudia, Italy · Santa Maria Goretti Hospital · State Road 189
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 15‑year‑old girl was taken to Santa Maria Goretti Hospital in Latina and admitted to intensive care. (new)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Several deer crossed the Litoranea road near Sabaudia, causing a car accident. (new)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The father sustained less serious injuries. (new)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The driver attempted to avoid the animals by steering sharply, causing loss of control. (new)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The vehicle left the roadway and came to rest on the side of the road. (new)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The car was carrying a man and his 15‑year‑old daughter returning home after a party. (new)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carabinieri from the Latina company conducted investigations at the scene. (new)