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Three workers killed in workplace incidents in Italy

Between Wednesday and Thursday, three workers lost their lives in workplace accidents across different regions of Italy.

Three workers killed in workplace incidents in Italy
Photo: deepskyblue86 · Openverse · BY-SA

In the past two days, three workers have died in workplace incidents in various locations across Italy. A 40-year-old electrician was killed in Calanna, in the province of Reggio Calabria, after being electrocuted while installing holiday lights.

Additionally, in Campi Bisenzio, in the province of Florence, a 61-year-old worker employed at a plastic packaging company died after being crushed by a forklift while handling pallets. Reports have described this incident as severe.

Three workers killed in workplace incidents in Italy
Photo: Biblioteca Comunale di Palermo · Openverse · BY-SA

Finally, at a construction site in Monteveglio, in the Bologna area, another 60-year-old worker lost his life under similar circumstances, struck by a vehicle operating in the work area.

These events highlight a troubling series of fatal workplace incidents, drawing attention to the increasingly critical issue of workplace safety.