Vico Equense bridge rescue prevents suicide attempt

Around 19:00 on 27 June 2026, a woman attempted to jump from the Seiano bridge in the frazione of Seiano, Vico Equense on Italy’s Sorrento Peninsula. A passerby intervened, grabbing her and stopping the fall before she could reach the edge. The incident unfolded in front of the woman's daughter and was witnessed by motorists and pedestrians on the nearby state road.

The episode quickly spread on social media, prompting community outcry. Residents are urging local authorities to install higher barriers or protective nets on the bridge to deter future attempts. Officials are also being asked to provide immediate psychological and social support services for the family and to address broader mental‑health concerns in the area.