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Two caravan tragedies: children die in Romania and Italy

25.05.2026 04:01 1 min 2 sources
ReporterIS RON + 1 more
Two caravan tragedies: children die in Romania and Italy
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In Brief

Two separate caravan incidents in Romania and Italy have resulted in the deaths of children. In Constanța, a six-year-old girl died in a fire; in Sardinia, an 11-year-old Romanian boy was killed in an explosion.

Tragedy in Constanța (Romania)

A fire broke out in a caravan on Mamaia Boulevard in the Pescărie area of Constanța. A six-year-old girl died in the blaze. Three other family members, including a four-year-old boy, suffered burns of varying severity and were hospitalized.

Tragedy in Sardinia (Italy)

On August 31, 2023, a caravan explosion in Sardinia killed an 11-year-old Romanian boy. His father sustained burns over 40% of his body and was airlifted to a hospital in Sassari. Preliminary reports suggest the explosion and subsequent fire were caused by a gas leak while the parents were cooking and the child was sleeping. Police are investigating.

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Romanian child dies in caravan explosion in Sardinia

30.04.2026 ReporterIS RON

Girl dies in caravan fire in Constanța

06.12.2025 Mediafax RON

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