# Fatal accident at 68th Monte Erice Hillclimb

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salvatore-morselli-award-at-monte-erice
> Updated: 2026-09-06T11:55:00.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2.

The 68th Monte Erice hill climb, organized by the Automobile Club Trapani, was marred by a fatal accident near station number 9 on the route from Valderice to Erice. During the event, which included the second edition of the Salvatore Morselli Award, a Peugeot 308 TCR (car number 54) driven by Marco Nicoletti lost control and veered off the track, crashing through a protective wall into the spectator area.

The crash resulted in the deaths of two young spectators from Belmonte Mezzagno, identified as 18-year-old Giuseppe Bisconti and 20-year-old Karol Greco. Additionally, a race marshal, Mario Marchetti, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Sant’Antonio Abate hospital in Trapani, where he remains in intensive care. The driver, Nicoletti, was reported uninjured but in a state of shock.

Following the incident, the competition was suspended and subsequently cancelled. The Trapani prosecutor's office has placed Nicoletti under investigation for vehicular homicide. Investigators are examining the vehicle's black box and investigating potential mechanical failures, such as brake malfunctions, noting that no skid marks were found on the asphalt. Technical experts are also evaluating the adequacy of the safety barriers and the positioning of spectators relative to the track. Local authorities in Erice and Belmonte Mezzagno have declared periods of mourning.

## Claims

- The accident occurred at post station number 9 during the 68th Monte Erice Hillclimb. (corroborated by 22 sources)
- Two spectators, Giuseppe Bisconti (18) and Karol Greco (20), were killed in the crash. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- Race marshal Mario Marchetti was seriously injured and hospitalized in intensive care. (corroborated by 16 sources)
- The 68th Monte Erice Hillclimb was immediately suspended following the accident. (corroborated by 16 sources)
- The vehicle involved was a Peugeot 308 TCR, number 54, driven by Marco Nicoletti. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- The event was organized by the Automobile Club Trapani. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Investigators are examining a potential brake failure as a cause for the vehicle losing control. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- A total of 260 crews were registered for the competition. (corroborated by 5 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Monte Erice Hillclimb: Two spectators killed in racing accident

Two spectators died and a race marshal was seriously injured when a Peugeot 308 TCR veered off track during the 68th Monte Erice Hillclimb in Sicily. The driver is under investigation.

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/francesca-aiuto-wins-second-salvatore-morselli-award

### 2026-08-11: Monte Erice announces candidates for Salvatore Morselli Award

Four Sicilian drivers have been named candidates for the second Salvatore Morselli Award during the 68th Monte Erice hill climb race in Italy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monte-erice-announces-candidates-for-salvatore-morselli-award

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