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2 clusters · 8 sources · 3 days · First seen 7 days ago · Last updated 4 days ago

Categories: CULTURE

Acqualonga bus crash 13‑year commemoration

Entities: Monteforte Irpino · Simona Del Giudice · Acqualonga road tragedy · Luigi Manzoni · Diego Antonio Della Bella

Overview

In late July 2026, the towns of Monteforte Irpino and nearby Pozzuoli held a series of memorial events to mark the 13th anniversary of the Acqualonga viaduct bus disaster of 28 July 2013, which claimed 40 lives. A ceremony at the Giardino della Memoria featured local mayors, a religious blessing, musical tributes and speeches reflecting on the tragedy and the ongoing support for victims’ families.

Deputy Antonio Caso addressed the Italian Chamber of Deputies, while survivors and rescuers participated in symbolic acts, including the planting of an olive tree by firefighter Emilio Matarazzo and a survivor. Names of the deceased were read, personal testimonies were shared, and the community reaffirmed its solidarity with those affected by the accident.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] The bus crash occurred on 28 July 2013 on the Acqualonga viaduct of the A16 motorway near Monteforte Irpino. (multiple)
[● 3 SOURCES] Forty people were killed in the crash. (multiple)
[● 2 SOURCES] The bus was returning from a trip to Pozzuoli after a visit to Terminillo. (multiple)
[● 2 SOURCES] Judicial investigations concluded that the disaster resulted from serious omissions and negligence. (multiple)
[● 2 SOURCES] The 13th anniversary was marked by ceremonies attended by local officials, families, and survivors. (multiple)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The bus fell more than 30 metres into the ravine below the viaduct. (multiple)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Antonio Caso remembered the victims in a speech to the Italian Chamber of Deputies. (multiple)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Victim Simona Del Giudice was 16 years old at the time of the crash. (multiple)

Timeline

4 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Monteforte Irpino commemorates 13th anniversary of Acqualonga bus crash
A 2013 bus crash on the Acqualonga viaduct killed 40 people. Thirteen years on, Monteforte Irpino and Pozzuoli held ceremonies, with Deputy Antonio Caso speaking in parliament and families remembering victims.
7 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
13‑year memorial ceremony for Acqualonga road tragedy held in Monteforte Irpino
Monteforte Irpino held a ceremony on 28 July 2026 to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the Acqualonga road disaster that killed 40 people, featuring local officials, a wreath‑laying, blessings, and musical o

Sources

bassairpinia.it · cosenzachannel.it · cronachedellacampania.it · ilcorrierino.com · irpinianews.it · livesicilia.it · rioneterranews.it · termolionline.it