# Explosions and fatal accidents in Europe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/explosions-and-fatal-accidents-in-europe
> Updated: 2026-09-08T08:17:29.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 2.

A series of fatal explosions and accidents have been reported in Italy and Germany. 

In Italy, a fatal explosion occurred on August 25 at a tourist accommodation in Mileto, Calabria, resulting in the deaths of a Slovenian man, his wife, and their 10-year-old daughter. In Cassino, an explosion on August 24 led to the deaths of Carmine Sirica and Katia Adinolfi, with authorities opening an investigation into the incident.

In Germany, an explosion at the Augsburg main railway station injured two Ukrainian citizens. Following the discovery of a suspicious object, police cordoned off the area and suspended rail traffic. Bavarian criminal police are investigating the cause amid concerns regarding potential sabotage, noting recent incidents at a substation near Cologne and a power plant in Brandenburg.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Eliseo Sartor, legendary cross-country skiing coach, dies at 91

Renowned Italian cross-country skiing coach Eliseo Sartor has died at age 91. He was a mentor to Olympic champions Silvio Fauner and Pietro Piller Cottrer.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eliseo-sartor-legendary-italian-cross-country-skiing-coach-dies-at-90

### 2026-09-02: Explosions reported in Italy and Germany causing fatalities and injuries

A fatal explosion in Calabria, Italy, killed a Slovenian family, including a 10-year-old girl, while an explosion at a German railway station in Augsburg injured two Ukrainians.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/explosions-reported-in-italy-and-germany-causing-fatalities-and-injuries

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