22 confirmed dead in head-on train crash in Southern Italy
- 8 years ago
The death toll has rose to 22 in Italy following a head-on collision of two commuter trains in the southern region of Puglia. At least two passengers were pulled alive from the crumpled wreckage as the rescue operation ground on in the scorching heat. Railway police Commander Giancarlo Conticchio told Sky TG24 said that the number of dead was 22 with 43 people injured, adding that the final toll could still be higher.