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Brandizzo railway tragedy legal proceedings

Overview

A preliminary hearing has begun in Ivrea regarding the Brandizzo railway tragedy that occurred in late August 2023. The incident, which killed five workers from the subcontracting company Sigifer during track maintenance, has led to a three-year investigation.

Prosecutors are seeking indictments for 21 individuals and three companies—Rfi, Sigifer, and Clf—on charges including multiple manslaughter, negligent railway disaster, and workplace safety violations. The proceedings involve numerous civil parties, including trade unions and the Piedmont Region. The hearing has been adjourned until October 28.

Entities

Nicola Lorizzo · Vito Piccarreta · Ferrotramviaria · Brandizzo · Sigifer

Timeline

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Sources

borderline24.com · fanpage.it · ilcorrieredelgiorno.it · ilriformista.it · iltorinese.it · LaStampa.it · liberoreporter.it · litaliano.it · pugliaviva.it · quotidianodelsud.it · statoquotidiano.it