Another mourning has struck the city of Porto Torres which this morning woke up deeply shaken by the news of a double tragedy. In addition to the passing of 16-year-old Marika Soru , who died after an illness, the Turritan community mourns the sudden death of Francesco Masala, 52-year-old accountant and current director of Secal at the Alghero headquarters , and former auditor in the municipality of Porto Torres.

For a few days he had been showing clear symptoms of flu-like illness . Last night following a worsening of his condition, his family alarmed 118, but the accountant didn't make it, he died in the ambulance on the way to the Santissima Annunziata hospital in Sassari.

Doctors have ordered an autopsy to clarify the causes of death. He leaves behind his wife and two daughters. «He managed a very complex company in a decidedly difficult and delicate moment, proving himself to be extremely valuable and competent. It is a huge loss as well as excruciating pain. A special person who can hardly be forgotten and replaced", declared the mayor of Alghero Mario Conoci.