Thousands of tourists flock to see Etna eruption, blocking rescue services
Tourists blocking streets and indulging in ‘dangerous’ behaviour, say officialsThousands of tourists have flocked to witness spectacular eruptions on Mount Etna, blocking streets and preventing rescue services from reaching people in need of assistance, local authorities have said.Sicily’s head of regional civil protection, Salvo Cocina, described the tourism of recent days at Etna as “wild” and “extremely dangerous,” warning that day-trippers drawn by the exceptional views had parked their cars along narrow streets, impeding rescue vehicles. Continue reading...
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Tourists blocking streets and indulging in ‘dangerous’ behaviour, say officials
Thousands of tourists have flocked to witness spectacular eruptions on Mount Etna, blocking streets and preventing rescue services from reaching people in need of assistance, local authorities have said.
Sicily’s head of regional civil protection, Salvo Cocina, described the tourism of recent days at Etna as “wild” and “extremely dangerous,” warning that day-trippers drawn by the exceptional views had parked their cars along narrow streets, impeding rescue vehicles.
Continue reading...
