Messina-Catania: Garbage compactor collides with a semi-truck and falls into a ravine, leaving two injured, one in critical condition.

Last Updated: July 1, 2023

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An accident occurred on the A18 highway between Messina and Catania, involving a truck and a waste transport vehicle. The exact details of the accident are still unknown, but the waste truck crashed through the guardrail and ended up off the road. The truck also veered partially off the road, with a majority of its cargo remaining on the highway. The driver of the waste truck sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to the Messina Polyclinic, while the driver of the truck suffered minor injuries. The accident caused significant traffic disruptions, with police managing the situation.