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A2 Crash: Spanish Camper's Cat Nino Thrown Out, Search Underway

09.08.2026 12:03 1 min 2 sources РУС
Ticinonline ITA + 1 more
A2 Crash: Spanish Camper's Cat Nino Thrown Out, Search Underway
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In Brief

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.

On Saturday, August 8, a collision occurred on the A2 motorway near Mezzovico-Vira between a car and a Spanish camper. According to sources, the car rear-ended the camper. Seven people were injured in the accident, one of them in serious (critical) condition.

During the impact, a cat named Nino, traveling with the Spanish family, was thrown from the vehicle and has not been found. Local residents and volunteers have joined the search, but so far without success. The family remains in hospital. Witnesses are asked to report any sightings by calling 079 331 14 53.

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A2 crash: Spanish motorhome ejects cat Nino, search underway

09.08.2026 Ticinonline ITA Original source

A2 crash: Spanish campervan's cat Nino thrown out, family asks for help

09.08.2026 laRegione ITA Original source

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