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Crash on Italy's A1: campervan crushed between two trucks carrying flammable styrene

16.07.2026 03:13 7 min 15 sources
VTrend ITA + 14 more
Crash on Italy's A1: campervan crushed between two trucks carrying flammable styrene
Original source: VTrend

In Brief

On May 21, two trucks and a campervan collided on the A1 highway in Tuscany. Three people were injured; one truck carried flammable styrene, but no leak occurred.

Timeline and circumstances

On May 21, 2026, at approximately 16:15–16:30, a collision involving two trucks and a campervan occurred at kilometer 352 of the A1 highway (southbound, between Valdarno and Arezzo). The front of the campervan was crushed.

Casualties

Three people were injured: a 70-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman from the campervan, and a 33-year-old truck driver. All were taken to San Donato Hospital in Arezzo with code 2 (moderate severity, yellow code).

Hazardous cargo

One of the trucks was carrying a tank of styrene, a flammable monomer. Inspections confirmed no leak; the tank was undamaged.

Traffic impact

The accident caused a traffic jam of 6 to 10 km (according to different sources). Traffic was reduced to one lane. Autostrade recommended detours: for long distances, exit at Florence Impruneta and take the Siena-Bettolle SS326; for short distances, exit at Valdarno and take the SR69.

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