Plane nosedives into busy highway killing two in huge fireball
BRESCIA REGION, ITALY, JUL 23 – The crash killed the two occupants instantly and injured two motorists, prompting a manslaughter investigation by local authorities and flight safety officials.
- On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, an ultralight aircraft crashed onto the A21 Cordamolle-Ospitale highway, erupting into a fireball.
- Investigators note that the ultralight aircraft took off from Gagnano Trebbiense airstrip moments earlier before spiralling out of control, and the cause remains unclear.
- Victims were identified as 75-year-old Milanese lawyer Sergio Ravaglia and his 60-year-old partner Anna Maria De Stefano died, and one motorist sustained serious injuries.
- Authorities quickly shut down the highway, launched a manslaughter investigation, and responded to the scene.
- In recent years, the crash prompted oversight questions about ultralight aircraft, and safety debates have reignited due to prior incidents near populated areas.
32 Articles
32 Articles
A couple aboard an ultralight plane crashed on a road in Italy. They did not survive, but the balance could have been increased by the impressive explosion near the motorists.
A plane crashed this Tuesday, July 22, on a highway in the town of Azzano Mella, in the province of Brescia, in the north of Italy, leaving a balance of two dead and two slightly injured.The aircraft, which fell into sharps and caught fire immediately, was completely destroyed.On board the aircraft were Sergio Ravaglia, a 75-year-old lawyer, and Anna Maria De Stefano, 50, both of Italian nationality.According to the first information, both passe…
A ULM aircraft crashed on a bypass in the city of Brescia, Italy, this Tuesday afternoon. On board, the two passengers died instantly.
Italy highway horror: Two dead as plane crashes mid-air onto busy road in Brescia
A tragic aviation accident unfolded on Wednesday (July 23), when a small aircraft crashed onto the A21 Cordamolle-Ospitale highway near Brescia in northern Italy. In a chilling moment caught on CCTV, the aircraft can be seen plummeting nose-first into the road before erupting into a massive fireball. The horrifying video, now viral on social media, shows flames engulfing the highway as nearby vehicles attempted to escape the blast. Couple onboar…
Italy Plane Crash: Small Aircraft Slams Into Busy Highway Near Brescia, 2 Killed; Shocking Video Surfaces | 🌎 LatestLY
In a horrifying incident, a small private plane crashed onto a busy highway in Italy’s Brescia during peak traffic hours, killing both people on board. Dramatic video footage shows the aircraft spiraling out of control before crashing into the roadway, sending vehicles swerving and pedestrians fleeing in panic. 🌎 Italy Plane Crash: Small Aircraft Slams Into Busy Highway Near Brescia, 2 Killed; Shocking Video Surfaces.
A two-seater plane crashed on a highway in northern Italy and caught fire immediately, causing the death of its two occupants and affecting several vehicles that were on the road at that time.The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 22, at 12:15 p.m., local time.The aircraft, which took off from the track of Gragnano Trebbienese, in Piacenza, hit the tangential highway Corda Molle, located in the province of Brescia.The explosion took place at the…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium