Alarm raised in Torremaggiore , in the Foggia area, where a violent explosion, around 5 am, destroyed the automatic cash machine used for paying tickets in the premises adjacent to the PTA (Territorial Assistance Centre) 'Prof. Nicola Bellantuono'.
The Carabinieri are operating on site together with the bomb squad who arrived from Bari.
According to reports, the coffin was empty at the time of the explosion, and investigations are underway to determine whether it was stolen. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage.
"The explosion," Mayor Emilio Di Pumpo emphasized, "caused extensive damage to the facility , with inevitable repercussions on the provision of healthcare services and consequent inconvenience to our community. I express deep concern for what happened to a healthcare facility that is essential to our city and the entire region. As the municipal administration, we will monitor the situation closely, hoping that full clarity will be shed on the incident and that normal office operations can be restored as quickly as possible, minimizing inconvenience to residents," concluded the mayor of Torremaggiore.
The First Aid Point and Emergency Medical Service have been temporarily suspended.
(Unioneonline)
