According to reports from Italian media, an incident occurred around noon at Piazza Unita d’Italia square when a vehicle suddenly drove into the sea from the pier. Eyewitnesses reported that the car, driven by a man, unexpectedly entered the water. At the time of the incident, several Italian military cadets were in the immediate vicinity, having just disembarked from a bus.
Upon witnessing the scene, the cadets reacted swiftly. Several members immediately entered the water, swimming toward the submerged vehicle. Witnesses described the rescue effort as highly tense, detailing how the cadets managed to pull the driver from the car.
The individual rescued was identified as a 41-year-old man. Rescuers subsequently transported him to the hospital. Initial reports indicated that the driver was not suffering from serious injuries.
Furthermore, one of the soldiers who sustained an injury during the rescue operation was also admitted to the hospital for care. The quick actions of the military personnel were instrumental in the recovery effort. The sequence of events involved the vehicle moving into the open water, prompting an immediate and organized response from the cadets who entered the sea to retrieve the driver.
Authorities confirmed the rescue and the subsequent medical attention provided to both the victim and the responding personnel.
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