Holiday hotspot fines tourists for 'dangerous' selfies after woman almost dies while using phone

Holiday hotspot fines tourists for 'dangerous' selfies after woman almost dies while using phone

An Italian village has introduced fines to try and stop tourists taking dangerous selfies. Vernazza, one of the five Cinque Terre villages, has increased measures to prohibit tourists from risking their lives when taking photos after a woman nearly died last week. The village's mayor, Marco Fenelli, 71, has given police the power to issue a €50 (£43) fine for those who break the rules.He has also increased the number of patrols by the village's …