Tragic accident this evening on State Road 18, at kilometer 251.400, in the municipality of Praia a Mare. Around 7.30pm, a violent collision between a motorbike and two cars ended the life of Francesca Rientea girl of just 17 years old. THE Fire Brigade of the Cosenza Command, Scalea detachment, intervened promptly to put in place safety the area and vehicles involved. The young woman from Tortora, who was studying in Maratea, would have turned 18 at the end of November.
The girl, driving the motorbike, was rescued by paramedics Suem 118 and transported urgently toPraia a Mare hospital. Despite the doctors’ efforts, the serious injuries she sustained made any attempt to save her futile, and the young woman died shortly after arriving at hospital.
Due to the accident, the SS18 was temporarily closed to traffic, with diversions on alternative routes to allow for investigations Police and securing the area. Even the operators ofAnas intervened to restore the traffic and ensure the safety of motorists.
“Dear Francesca – we read in a post from the Municipality of Tortora – we are saddened and dismayed, we would like to find the words to join in the pain of your family, indeed, we would like to never have to do so, because some events are too difficult to accept. However, we want to greet you sweetly, shake your hand and caress you on this journey of yours which we hope will take you to a wonderful place.”