Tragedy struck this late afternoon along State Road 196 between Samassi and Serramanna . A 35-year-old man died in a serious traffic accident shortly after 6:30 PM.

The victim is Daniele Cabras, a 35-year-old farmer and greengrocer from Samassi . For years, he had been president of the Samassi Carnival Committee . He was unmarried and had no children.

According to initial reports, the man was driving a tractor when it was struck by a car. Following the impact, the tractor overturned, crushing the driver of the agricultural vehicle.

The 118 medical staff intervened promptly on the scene, but there was nothing that could be done for Cabras.

Investigations are underway to reconstruct the exact dynamics of the accident and clarify responsibilities.

Also on site were the Carabinieri of the provincial command and the firefighters of the Cagliari command