08 Jan 2023 | 02:15 PM UTC
Italy: Rival football fans clash on A1 Highway near Arezzo Jan. 8; traffic suspended
Rival football fans clash on A1 Highway near Arezzo, Italy, Jan. 8; increased security, significant transport disruptions likely.
Event
Rival football are clashing on a section of the Autostrada 1 highway near Arezzo, at the Badia al Pino service area, Jan. 8; the supporters passed each other while traveling along the highway to separate matches. Media reports suggest the clashes began around 13:00 and involve about 300 people. Multiple injuries have been reported.
Additional security services are deployed to end the incident. Authorities have suspended traffic on the nearby section of the A1 highway to facilitate the police response; traffic officials report queues of 13 km (8 miles). The traffic suspension could last several hours until authorities deem the highway safe to reopen.
Advice
Avoid the incident site. Heed all instructions from authorities. Check for disruptions and and plan alternative routes if possible; allow extra time to complete journeys in the affected area.
