Drama of despair in Villafranca in Lunigiana (Massa Carrara).

A woman was struck down by an illness shortly after the death of her son, she probably couldn't stand the pain .

Shortly before midnight Matteo, a truck driver with a passion for horses who is well known and respected in the town, died at the age of just 45 from a sudden illness. The man fell ill on his way home: he was on the stairs of the house and had time to call his mother Franca, who was waiting for him .

The 78-year-old woman alerted the 118 doctors: attempts to resuscitate the man were useless. A few hours later , 118 had to return to the same house, called by some family members of the 78-year-old. Nothing to do in this case either: Maria, who had two other children, had passed away in her sleep .

The mayor of Villafranca Filippo Bellesi was moved: «It is a mourning for the whole community - he said -. It is a family that is counted among the historic Villafranchese ones, good people, even the mother Franca was very well known. The news aroused condolences and much emotional participation. A truly rare fact, a very important double loss for Villafranca. The community embraces the family, sharing the pain of this tragedy. Matteo's father was an entrepreneur and he left us several years ago».

(Unioneonline/L)