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Head-on collision between motorhome and car in Cesio: 69-year-old dies Incidents © Telenord
IT Italy Yesterday

Head-on collision between motorhome and car in Cesio: 69-year-old dies

A head-on collision between a motorhome and an electric Mercedes in Cesio, Imperia province, resulted in the death of a 69-year-old man. He died during an emergency helicopter transfer to the hospital. The crash occurred around 3:40 PM in a tunnel near the Cesio junction, involving four vehicles and seven people. The motorhome's passenger, a 78-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries, while the Mercedes driver sustained minor injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation, with lane invasion being a preliminary hypothesis.

Source: Telenord ITA
Fatal camper crash in tunnel on SS28 highway in Liguria Incidents © Riviera Time
IT Italy Yesterday 10

Fatal camper crash in tunnel on SS28 highway in Liguria

On April 26, a head-on collision between a camper van and a car in the tunnel near Cesio (Imperia province) left the 69-year-old camper driver dead and six others injured. Traffic was closed until evening.

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Perugia: camper gets stuck on Via Alessi Incidents © PerugiaToday
IT Italy 3 days ago

Perugia: camper gets stuck on Via Alessi

On 24 April in Perugia, a camper with Austrian tourists got stuck on Via Alessi, blocking traffic. The driver ignored signs prohibiting campers from entering the historic center and drove into a narrow street with construction works. Firefighters and local police intervened to free the road. A similar incident occurred a few weeks earlier.

Source: PerugiaToday ITA
Vans in historic center: situation improves but violations persist. 'Digital system needed' Bans & Fines © Corriere Salentino
IT Italy 4 days ago

Vans in historic center: situation improves but violations persist. 'Digital system needed'

The historic center of Lecce still faces unauthorized van access for loading/unloading outside permitted hours. At the Traffic Commission meeting, President Luigi Quarta Colosso reported ongoing violations on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Piazzetta Santa Chiara, and Piazzetta Castromediano. Mobility councillor Giancarlo Capoccia highlighted technical limits of cameras that cannot distinguish cars from vans, and staff shortages. A digital ZTL access system via app was proposed to simplify requests.

Source: Corriere Salentino ITA
Van Bingo: Ford vs. Mercedes vs. Ram Lifestyle © Motocross Action Magazine
IT Italy 4 days ago

Van Bingo: Ford vs. Mercedes vs. Ram

The article compares three cargo vans suitable for camper conversion: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, and Ram ProMaster. The Sprinter offers the best interior height and fuel economy but has high purchase and maintenance costs. The ProMaster is the cheapest and has the tallest and widest cargo area, but suffers from reliability issues. The Transit, being the most popular in the US and with an extensive dealer network, is the easiest to maintain and offers multiple engine choices.

Source: Motocross Action Magazine ITA
CI Horon 65 XT: details of the semi-integral motorhome Industry © Pleinair
IT Italy 4 days ago

CI Horon 65 XT: details of the semi-integral motorhome

CI (Trigano group) updated the Horon series, introducing the semi-integral motorhome Horon 65 XT, 745 cm long, with five travel-approved seats and five berths. Based on a Ford Transit with a 130 hp engine (optionally 165 hp via the Horon pack), the model features a redesigned interior inspired by the Fit series, including a five-seat lounge, a galley, a separate bathroom, and an electric rear bed. Optional packs include Horon (performance and comfort) and Selekt (automatic transmission).

Source: Pleinair ITA
Red zone: camper and two volunteers to intercept youth distress Lifestyle © ilgazzettino.it
IT Italy 6 days ago

Red zone: camper and two volunteers to intercept youth distress

In Treviso, starting May 2024, the 'Orizzonte Giovani' project will deploy two street workers in a camper with audio equipment to patrol the 'red zone' (train station, Via Fiumicelli, Piazza Borsa area and overpass) where baby gang incidents occurred. Budget €137,000 (€110,000 from state fund 'Province per i giovani'), duration until July 2027. Aim: prevent youth distress, school dropout, and deviant behaviour. Also includes removable sports structures. Partners: health authority, cooperatives, school, Veneto Lavoro, Coni Veneto.

Source: ilgazzettino.it ITA
New details emerge about camper seller who disappeared with clients' money Incidents © Ticinonline
CH Switzerland 6 days ago

New details emerge about camper seller who disappeared with clients' money

In the canton of Ticino, an investigation is underway into a camper seller who disappeared after taking clients' money. One woman paid 70,000 francs for a motorhome that was never registered, another client is missing 15,000 francs. The new entrepreneur who took over the business in Roveredo claims honesty but notes customer distrust following the incident.

Source: Ticinonline ITA
Rome: Two Men Arrested for Barricading a Man in a Camper for Refusing to Be a 'Ferryman' Incidents © lacronaca24.it
IT Italy 6 days ago

Rome: Two Men Arrested for Barricading a Man in a Camper for Refusing to Be a 'Ferryman'

In the Ottavia district of Rome, two men barricaded a man inside a camper van, blocking the door and window, after he refused to work as an illegal ferryman for them. The victim, who worked as a driver for one of the suspects, was found by police in a state of severe distress. Initially reporting the van as stolen, both were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping; the arrest was confirmed by the court.

Source: lacronaca24.it ITA
Theft in elderly man's motorhome: Rimini carabinieri arrest 20-year-old in the act Incidents © Rimini Notizie
IT Italy 19.04.2026

Theft in elderly man's motorhome: Rimini carabinieri arrest 20-year-old in the act

Rimini carabinieri arrested a 20-year-old Tunisian man for stealing from an 87-year-old man's motorhome. The suspect entered the vehicle by smashing a window with a bicycle seat during the night of April 18-19 and was apprehended following a report from local residents. A flashlight and two watches were recovered during a search and returned to the owner, and the suspect physically resisted during arrest.

Source: Rimini Notizie ITA

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