06 Aug 2018 | 07:30 PM UTC
Italy: Bologna explosion leaves two dead and 67 others injured August 6 /update 1
Explosion reported on highway in Bologna on August 6, leaving at least two people dead and 67 others injured; traffic disruptions expected on A14 highway in the coming weeks
Event
An explosion was reported in the Borgo Panigale neighborhood of Bologna shortly before 15:00 (local time) on Monday, August 6, which left at least 2 people dead and 67 others injured. Local sources report that the explosion was caused by an accident involving a fuel tanker truck on A14 Autostrada Adriatica above Via Marco Emilio Lepido.
Traffic disruptions on the A14 are to be expected in the coming weeks as a portion of the A14 overpass collapsed due to the explosion. Traffic disruptions have also been reported on Via Marco Emilio Lepido and throughout the Borgo Panigale area. Though nearby Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) has not reported any flight delays, travelers should expect delays on access roads to the airport in the near-term.
Advice
Individuals in Bologna are advised to avoid the area of the blast, anticipate consequent transportation disruptions, and adhere to all orders issued by the local authorities.
