Fire on the Palermo-Mazara highway: lane closed, heavy traffic

Last Updated: August 26, 2023

A vehicle caught fire while driving on the Palermo-Mazara highway towards Trapani. A thick column of black smoke filled the road, causing traffic to be closed at Tommaso Natale. Firefighters, police officers, and highway authorities arrived on the scene, leading to significant traffic congestion. The occupants of the burning car, a Ford Focus, managed to escape safely. The restoration of normal traffic is currently being worked on, according to Anas, the agency responsible for road maintenance.