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Family Minivan Rolls on A14; Woman Killed and Infant Critically Injured

Initial police checks point to possible driver sleep or distraction, a finding that focuses scrutiny on driving risks near a roadwork zone

Overview

  • The minivan carrying six family members overturned early Saturday on the A14 at km 0+500 near Bologna Borgo Panigale without involving other vehicles.
  • A woman was declared dead at the scene and a six-month-old infant was ejected into a roughly three-metre ravine and taken to hospital in critical condition.
  • Four other occupants, including at least two children, were injured and admitted to hospital with moderate injuries under standard triage codes.
  • Police investigators and the public prosecutor carried out on-scene verifications, authorized removal of the body, and say preliminary findings point to driver fatigue or distraction; formal inquiries and identity checks continue.
  • The crash occurred adjacent to an active cantiere that narrowed the carriageway, a factor authorities highlight as raising the need for greater driver attention during high-traffic weekend travel.