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Motorhome burns down in Pavia hospital parking lot while owner in ER

25.05.2026 04:02 2 min 4 sources
La Provincia Pavese ITA + 3 more
Motorhome burns down in Pavia hospital parking lot while owner in ER
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In Brief

A motorhome based on a Citroen was completely destroyed by fire under a flyover in the parking lot of San Matteo hospital in Pavia, Italy. The owner was in the emergency room. Preliminary reports suggest a gas leak from the kitchen stove.

On the morning of January 5, a Citroen-based motorhome burned down completely on the parking lot of San Matteo hospital in Pavia. The owner, who had bought the vehicle about a month earlier, was in the emergency room at the time.

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  • The fire started with an explosion heard by witnesses.
  • Preliminary reports indicate a possible gas leak from the kitchen stove.
  • The motorhome was parked under a flyover on a 600-space lot. No other vehicles were damaged.

Firefighters and police responded. The cause is under investigation.

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Motorhome burns down while owner is at hospital for appointment

06.01.2026 La Provincia Pavese ITA

Camper explodes in hospital parking lot while owner is in emergency room

05.01.2026 la Repubblica ITA

Camper catches fire while owner at hospital for medical visit

05.01.2026 La Provincia Pavese ITA

Camper destroyed by fire in hospital parking lot in Pavia

05.01.2026 Agenzia ANSA ITA

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