NAPLES. The collapse that occurred this evening on a landing of the Vela Celeste has left one dead, two seriously injured and three slightly injuredthe popular settlement of the Scampia neighborhood, in Naples. Among the injured was also a child transported in red code by the 118 health workers to the Santobono pediatric hospital. The victim is believed to be a middle-aged man. This is what we learn from qualified sources. The police and firefighters went to the scene and dug through the rubble. On site, the 118 operations centre provided first aid and set up an advanced medical stationalerting all the agencies and hospitals of the emergency.
The collapse of the connecting balcony occurred shortly after 11pmA third-floor landing collapsed, causing the landings on the second and first floors to fall. Evacuation with the ladder truck on the upper floors completed. The Vela Celeste is one of the last remaining standing in Scampia after the demolition of the other Vele decided to provide more dignified accommodation for the residents.
Checks are currently underway by the firefighters on the stability of the building.
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