Serious road collisions in Italy hospitalize young driver and injure Palermo motorcyclist

A late‑afternoon crash on the SP62 highway between Cerignola and Trinitapoli involved a minivan and a small car. The car’s driver, a man in his early twenties, was taken to the hospital in Andria in critical condition. Emergency services temporarily closed the road while investigations continued.

In Palermo, a SUV struck a scooter near the Penny Market. The 45‑year‑old motorcyclist was rushed in code‑red to Villa Sofia hospital. Police are examining the collision to determine its dynamics, and traffic was delayed in the area.