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Traffic accident in Foggia: overturned van leaves one dead and nine injured

A van carrying Moroccan laborers overturned in Serracapriola, resulting in one death and nine injuries as the vehicle was returning from work in the fields of Molise.

Traffic accident in Foggia: overturned van leaves one dead and nine injured
Photo: Circelle · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

A serious traffic accident occurred in the countryside of Serracapriola, Foggia, where a van transporting laborers overturned. According to various sources, the vehicle was moving on the provincial road connecting Molise and Puglia and was returning home after a day of work in the fields.

The incident had tragic consequences, with one Moroccan laborer deceased and nine others injured, some of whom are in serious condition. The injured were transported to medical facilities to receive necessary care. The condition of the injured is currently being monitored by doctors.

The causes of the van's overturning remain to be determined. Witnesses reported seeing the van lose control before going off-road. The Traffic Police have intervened at the scene to conduct investigations and reconstruct the sequence of events.

The group of laborers, all regularly employed, were engaged in agricultural work in the fields of Molise. Reports indicate that the incident occurred on Thursday, at the end of the workday, when they were returning to their homes.

Following the incident, local authorities have initiated an investigation to understand the circumstances that led to the vehicle's overturning. This case raises questions about the transportation means used for agricultural workers and the conditions they operate under in the sector.

The news has raised concerns among laborer communities and workers' rights activists, who have highlighted the need for greater safety measures for transporting workers in the fields, particularly during peak work periods.