Turin: Seven-year-old boy killed in cycling accident

A seven-year-old boy, Nicolò Di Ciò, was killed in Turin while cycling to school with his father. The accident occurred on Corso Regina Margherita, specifically within a cycle lane, where the speed limit is 30 km/h. Authorities are investigating whether the driver adhered to the speed limit and if the cycle lane was properly respected.

In response to the tragedy, a network of sustainable mobility associations has called for a reflection on collective responsibility regarding urban infrastructure and the safety of vulnerable road users. They emphasized the need for institutions to ensure safer routes for children traveling to school.

The family of Nicolò Di Ciò has issued a public appeal requesting that his death not be used to fuel political or social conflict. They asked for respect and an end to online insults or hatred, stating, “Do not transform Nicolò's death into a war.” The family expressed hope that the incident leads to concrete improvements in road safety rather than being used as a partisan banner.