Car crashes into camper on A2 near Mezzovico: seven injured

The canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland offers five campsites popular with tourists. These include See-Camping in Walenstadt with 70 motorhome pitches, Camping Idyll in Thal, Camping Bruggerhorn in St. Margrethen, Camping Bächli in Hemberg, and Camping Murg on a peninsula on Lake Walen. Prices range from CHF 3.50 to CHF 14.50 per night for adults, CHF 3.50 to CHF 5 for children, tent pitches from CHF 5 to CHF 20, and caravan and motorhome pitches from CHF 10 to CHF 30. Facilities include Wi-Fi, electricity, playgrounds, and water sports.

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 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.

Pablo, a Spanish man, lives in a motorhome and works as a waiter in Switzerland, spending 42.5 hours a week at work. During his two days off, he travels around the country with his dog Bellota. He showcases his lifestyle on TikTok, as reported by COPE.

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.

During the Street Parade, the 'Fischer's Fritz' campsite in Wollishofen hosts ravers from all over Europe, leading to tensions with permanent residents. Some caravan owners leave the site for the weekend, while others use barrier tape to deter intruders. The campsite management has introduced a wristband system and patrols, and the police temporarily tolerate illegal camping in certain areas.