Walkway Collapse in Naples Leaves Two Dead

A tragic walkway collapse at the Blue Sail housing complex in Scampia, Naples, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, Roberto Abbruzzo, 29, and Margherita della Ragione, 35, while injuring 13 others, including seven children. The incident occurred on Monday night when a third-floor metal and concrete walkway disintegrated, leading to cries for help from residents. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud noise reminiscent of an earthquake as the structure fell, triggering an evacuation of around 800 residents. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her condolences and emphasized ongoing safety checks and redevelopment efforts at the site, which has long been associated with organized crime. An investigation for manslaughter has been launched, focusing on the potential impact of ongoing construction work nearby. The Blue Sail complex, part of a larger redevelopment project, has been plagued by neglect and illegal utilities over the years, with multiple buildings already demolished in recent years.