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On Saturday, a car rear-ended a Spanish camper on the A2 near Mezzovico-Vira. Seven people were injured, one critically. The cat Nino was thrown from the vehicle and is missing; locals are searching.
A Sardinian resident, Fabrizio F., posted on social media about campers leaving trash at a rest area near the Capo Comino lighthouse. He said he collected the waste, including food, cigarettes, and bottles, and took it to an eco-center. The post went viral, sparking discussion about tourist behavior on the island.
A car with a caravan rolled down an embankment at a ferry in Dordrecht. A woman was lightly injured, a dog was rescued. Cause may be an unengaged handbrake.
On Saturday evening, a motorhome caught fire in the parking lot of the Outariz thermal baths in Ourense. The fire was caused by a short circuit in a light fixture. Firefighters and police responded to the scene. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle sustained material damage.
A white FCA Italy motorhome with a Capron body was stolen in Germering between August 3 and 8. The damage is estimated at around 40,000 euros. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
On Saturday, a rear-end collision between a car and a motorhome on the A2 motorway near Mezzovico in Ticino injured seven people. The 49-year-old driver of the car, a Kosovar resident of the canton of Aargau, suffered life-threatening injuries. The 50-year-old driver of the motorhome, a Spanish national, was seriously injured. The other five occupants of the two vehicles sustained minor injuries. Traffic in the direction of the Gotthard was partially closed, with a queue of up to 17 kilometers.
On Saturday evening, a car collided with a motorhome on the A2 near Mezzovico. Seven people were injured, the car driver is in critical condition, and the road is partially closed.
On August 15, a caravan towed by a car carrying Dutch tourists got stuck in a tunnel on the San Boldo Pass in Italy. The incident caused traffic jams in both directions. The car's clutch was damaged while attempting to reverse out. The pass is busy these days due to good weather and the Pamali Festival, which runs until tomorrow.
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On Saturday afternoon, a caravan got stuck in a tunnel on the San Boldo Pass in Cison di Valmarino, blocking traffic in both directions. The incident occurred around 3 p.m.; traffic was restored later in the afternoon.
On the A2 motorway in Mezzovico, a car rear-ended a motorhome. The car driver, a 49-year-old Kosovo citizen, suffered life-threatening injuries. The motorhome driver, a 50-year-old Spaniard, was seriously injured; other passengers sustained minor injuries. Northbound traffic is partially closed until 23:00.
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A 64-year-old man was found dead in a camper on Viale delle Idee in Sesto Fiorentino. A passerby noticed an open door and alerted authorities. Rescuers could not save him; a heart attack is suspected.
On Saturday, August 8, at around 5 p.m., a car and a motorhome collided on State Road 51 near Lozzo di Cadore. Emergency services (118) arrived promptly and provided first aid to the injured. The road was completely blocked, and traffic was managed with alternating one-way passage. Two people were taken to Pieve di Cadore hospital with code 2 (non-critical) injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
A camper van weighing around 3.5 tonnes was caught by the rising tide on a beach in France after the owner parked on the sand during low tide. The water surrounded the vehicle, covering its wheels, and witnesses filmed the incident. Recovery will require specialized equipment, and the owner may face fines for illegal parking as well as costs for towing and repairs.
A car and a camper collided on the A2 in Camignolo. Seven people were injured, one seriously. Traffic was blocked, causing a queue to Lugano.
On Saturday afternoon around 4:40 p.m., a car towing a caravan caught fire on the A12 motorway near Ede. The caravan was detached in time. Fire crews responded to an emergency call, and one lane and the exit were closed during the incident. No injuries were reported, but the fire cut short the occupants' holiday.
A motorhome collided with a guardrail on Route 62 at kilometer 16 near Perkáta. Two people were in the vehicle. Professional firefighters from Dunaújváros and other authorities arrived at the scene, where the motorhome is blocking one lane.
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Around 50 caravans with 300 people illegally set up on the stadium in Pleumartin. The mayor condemned unauthorized water and electricity hookups; a complaint is being considered.
A fire at the Kossuth County Fairgrounds in Algona, Iowa, destroyed a 2005 Holiday Rambler motor home and killed a family cat on Thursday evening. The owners, Timothy and Kerissa Hall of Des Moines, escaped injury and saved their dog before the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire is believed to have started in the rear bedroom, possibly from a roof air conditioner. The interior was a total loss.
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A camper parked near a pine forest in Giannella, Orbetello, caught fire. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading, but the owners lost their belongings.
On Thursday evening at around 23:40, police in Rødbyhavn stopped a British motorhome that had just disembarked from a ferry. The cabin smelled of hashish, and a drug test showed the 75-year-old driver was under the influence of THC. During a search, officers found a knife tucked into his belt and nearly 16 grams of cannabis. The man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, violating the knife law, and the controlled substances act. The Danish Immigration Service will decide whether he should be deported.
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