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Driver arrested under house arrest for attempted murder after striking of cyclists
A 73-year-old man, identified as Giuseppe Campagna, Campagna has been arrested on placed under house arrest facing charges of attempted murder and multiple road injuries after intentionally striking a group of cyclists near Lanzo Torinese, Italy. The incident occurred on a cycling route between Lanzo Torinese and Coassolo following a dispute triggered by the driver Campagna honking repeatedly while overtaking the group. Investigators report that after initially striking Campagna first struck the cyclists, Campagna then reversed and performed or braked before performing a U-turn to strike the group a second time. The collision resulted in several serious injuries, injuries for four cyclists, including multiple fractures. Four cyclists Two victims were injured, airlifted to the CTO hospital in Turin, with one of whom remains remaining in critical condition under a reserved prognosis; prognosis. Other victims were transported to hospitals in Turin, including CTO and treated at San Giovanni Bosco. Bosco hospital. Campagna reportedly presented himself surrendered to the Carabinieri following the incident. Authorities are currently conducting toxicological tests and reviewing local surveillance footage to reconstruct the dynamics of the attack. The event Through his lawyer, he has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of road regulations expressed remorse, describing his actions as "inexplicable" and increased safety for cyclists. stating he was in a state of confusion. While initial breathalyzer results were negative, authorities have ordered toxicology tests to determine if substances influenced his behavior. Investigations into the incident, which may be treated as attempted premeditated homicide, are ongoing.