Tragic natural spectacle: landslide demands life in Lugano!

Tragic natural spectacle: landslide demands life in Lugano!

On Tuesday, January 8, 2025, a tragic natural disaster happened in Switzerland when a heavy landslide near Lugano demanded the life of a 44-year-old man. The driver was on the street at the time of the accident when several rocks and earth suddenly plunged on his vehicle. The rescue chain was immediately activated, and officials from the Ticino cantonal police, the city police Lugano as well as savior of the Green Cross and the fire brigade hurried. According to reports from the seriously injured man was taken to the hospital with a rescue helicopter.

The Ticino cantonal police confirmed in the evening that the man was succumbing to his injuries. The incident occurred around 4 p.m., and when the emergency call entered, the emergency services were quickly on site. Safety -relevant measures were taken in the coming hours; The road was closed to traffic and detours were set up. The affected section remains closed until at least Wednesday at 12 noon to ensure the safety of passers-by, since a stability test of the site is required, as police-tessin.ch reported.

landslide ensures chaos

This tragic incident not only cost the lives affected, but also led to a considerable traffic chaos in the region. The cantonal police strive to check the security situation and prevent future landslides through prevention measures. While the exact causes of the landslide are still being examined, the focus is on the immediate securing of the area and supporting the relatives of the deceased. Such scenarios once again show the huge forces of nature and the need to take adequate protective measures.