Global Media

Six people killed in Italian nightclub stampede

08/12/2018
Emergency personnel attend to victims of a stampede at a nightclub in Corinaldo near Ancona Italy

At least six people died and dozens were hurt during a stampede of panicked concertgoers, many of them young teenagers, at a disco on Italy's central Adriatic coast early Saturday, authorities said.

Three girls, two boys and a mother who had accompanied her child to the event, died in the incident.

The ages of the victims weren't immediately given. Numerous injured suffered crushing wounds.

The town of Corinaldo is on the eastern coast of Italy, near the city of Ancona.

The cause of the stampede was not immediately clear but first reports on Italian media said the teenagers were trying to escape from the nightclub after someone had set off a can of pepper spray.

But Salvini said initial investigation "appears to knock down that possibility".

China launches pioneering mission to far side of moon
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, the Chang'e 4 lunar probe launches from the the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. If successful, the Chang-e 4 will unlock valuable clues to the mysteries about the moon and the universe.

Italian fire officials said the audience at Italian rapper Sfera Ebbasta's concert at the Lanterna Azzurra nightclub panicked and ran for the exits after someone sprayed a substance similar to pepper spray.

The tragedy took place around 1:00am local time.

"The cause may have been the dispersal of a stinging substance, the young people fled and trampled over each other", said the Italian fire service on Twitter.

A 16-year-old boy told ANSA news agency disco patrons were dancing while waiting for the concert to start when the stampede erupted.

La Repubblica newspaper quoted a survivor as saying that at least one of the exits was blocked.

Related News:

  • Grace Millane: Police start murder inquiry

    Grace Millane: Police start murder inquiry

    A 26-year-old man - who was with Miss Millane before she went missing - is being held in Auckland in connection with the murder. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen any of the items matching their descriptions over the past week.
    University of North Texas, PGA of America sign memorandum of understanding

    University of North Texas, PGA of America sign memorandum of understanding

    It's official: the PGA of America is moving to Frisco , Texas, and bringing some big time tournaments with it. The last major in Texas was the 1969 U.S.
    B.C. Government releases climate change plan

    B.C. Government releases climate change plan

    A previous version said net-zero energy buildings would generate enough on-site energy to power their own functions. The Sierra Club BC's campaigns director Caitlyn Vernon said the plan has transparent reporting and accountability.
  • White House chief of staff Kelly to resign in days, reports CNN

    White House chief of staff Kelly to resign in days, reports CNN

    Kelly's tenure working for Trump was pocked with controversies, and officials were often amazed at how he managed to survive. The news comes as Kelly and Trump experience their ugliest fallout yet, with the two reportedly no longer on speaking terms.
    Reaves: Wilson 'ran into a lion in the jungle'

    Reaves: Wilson 'ran into a lion in the jungle'

    With Nate Schmidt back in the Vegas lineup after an early season suspension, the Knights' defense is at full strength now, too. Captials head coach Todd Reirden said Reaves was going after Wilson throughout the game before delivering the knockout blow.
    Arrested Huawei CFO potentially faces decades in jail

    Arrested Huawei CFO potentially faces decades in jail

    Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau told reporters on December 6 that he had been informed of the arrest a few days ahead of it taking place.
  • You can now place your order for ItalDesign's Nissan GT-R50

    You can now place your order for ItalDesign's Nissan GT-R50

    The production-ready model of the Nissan GT-R50 has been unveiled by the automaker and has been priced at a whopping € 990,000. Also, a revised suspension and Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes have been added.
    Donald Trump pays tribute to George HWBush

    Donald Trump pays tribute to George HWBush

    Mr Trump cancelled a planned news conference, tweeting that "out of respect for the Bush Family and former President George H.W. Former President Jimmy Carter said the Republican's administration "was marked by grace, civility and social conscience".

    AI will soon decide what you hear in Google Assistant news briefings

    As result, expect the new audio experience to deliver shorter and punchier content, with less intro music, and for now, no ads. Google announced today that it is using AI to enhance the audio news capabilities of Google Assistant and Google Home.
  • Ubisoft Reveals Far Cry New Dawn

    Ubisoft Reveals Far Cry New Dawn

    A Devil May Cry 5 demo - or the first demo, as Capcom calls it, will be available for free today exclusively on Xbox One. Montana's once-charred land has now blossomed, bathing New Dawn's landscape in a strikingly bright colour palette.
    Michelle Williams Announces Split From Chad Johnson, Releases ‘Fearless’ Single

    Michelle Williams Announces Split From Chad Johnson, Releases ‘Fearless’ Single

    The singer told PEOPLE that she broke up with Johnson just weeks after he asked for her hand in marriage in March. According to an Instagram post from Michelle Williams , her and her fiancee Chad Johnson have split up.
    China promises prompt action on US trade pact

    China promises prompt action on US trade pact

    China has said it will import more USA products to reduce its trade surplus, but no dollar amount has been publicly discussed.


Most liked

Alleged Samsung Galaxy S10 Images Leak Highlighting Triple Rear Cameras
The Exynos model will ship to Europe and India, while the Snapdragon unit will be available in the U.S. and China. As for the objective of the notch, it would hide the front-facing camera, as you can see in the leaked photo.

Plane Slides into End of Runway Arrestor System at Hollywood Burbank Airport
Firefighters were seen helping passengers off the plane and taking luggage out of the aircraft. Dallas-based Southwest said everyone safely got off the plane by the stairs.

Tillerson Bombshell: Trump asked me to break the law
Tillerson was dismissed from his post in March, while on a trip to Africa and replaced by then-CIA Director, Mike Pompeo. His predecessor, Rex Tillerson , didn't have the mental capacity needed.

Epic Games' Steam-Rival Store for PC Games Now Live
Moreover, several games dropped their Steam pages entirely to appear only on the Epic Games Store . By contrast, Valve asks for 30% of the money paid for games sold via its service.

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Pre-Order Reveals Two Editions
You can unlock Nitros Oxide in the regular version of the game, but only through "completing some of the fiercest challenges". In the U.S. , the standard version of the game will be priced at $39.99 and the Nitros Oxide version will cost $59.99.

Manchester City complete signing of United States of America goalkeeper Zack Steffen
The 23-year-old, who is expected to cost around £7m, made the first of his six global appearances for the United States earlier this year.

Milwaukee Bucks Trade Matthew Dellavedova to Cavaliers for George Hill
The deal came together Friday in time for teams to be able to re-package players in other trades before February's trade deadline. Dekker's short stint in Cleveland ends after nine games, where he averaged 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest.

New Rumor Reveals Potential Release Date for Avengers 4 Trailer
The rumor comes from Twitter user Daniel RPK, who also indicated that we will see the first trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home this week as well.

Aston Martin to electrify its classic cars
Electric conversions for classic cars are becoming more and more common, with the surgery relatively easy to complete. The original powertrain can be added back in after conversion if desired.

Fiat Panda scores a shocking 0 star safety rating in crash test
Another part of the report talked about how the deformation of the footwell showed the limit of the structure's integrity. The Panda was originally tested when the latest generation first went on sale in 2011, attaining a four star rating.

Former Knicks coach Derek Fisher has a new coaching job
The Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA have hired Derek Fisher as head coach, the team announced Wednesday. This will be Fisher's second head coaching opportunity.

After mice food delay, SpaceX set for space station resupply launch Wednesday
But this launch came with a little added drama: An unexpected splashdown by the returning rocket just offshore. The mission is SpaceX's 16th for NASA , as part of a long-term contract to ferry supplies to space.

Graphic content: Doctors shocked after man coughs up lung clot
But because these machines can also increase the risk of blood clots , he was prescribed a blood-thinner medication. A man being treated in hospital for heart failure at 36 died after coughing up part of his lung.

Seattle woman dies after contracting rare form of brain-eating amoeba
Cobbs says people should always follow instructions and take precautions when using medical devices. Unfortunately, this woman became one of these fatalities, dying just one month after the surgery.

First baby born following uterus transplant from deceased donor: case study
After five months, the uterus showed no sign of rejection, ultrasound scans were normal, and the woman was menstruating regularly. The procedure involved connecting the donor uterus to the veins, arteries, ligaments and vaginal canals of the 32-year-old.





Most Commented

Bomb Threat Hoaxer, DDos Boss Gets 3 Years
0 comments
Encryption bill becomes law after Labor backdown
0 comments
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is Coming Exclusively to Nintendo Switch
0 comments
CS:GO now Free-to-Play, adds Danger Zone battle royale mode
0 comments
The Game Awards 2018: The Next Dragon Age Gets a Teaser Trailer
0 comments
Red Sox, Nathan Eovaldi Appear To Be Closing In On Deal
0 comments
New Zealand police hold grave fears for missing backpacker Grace Millane
0 comments
Sara Ali Khan - Sushant Singh Rajput’s Kedarnath BANNED from Uttarakhand
0 comments
Dak Prescott and Cowboys Stars Respond to Eagles Comments on Being 'Chokers'
0 comments
InSight Lander Sends the Sound of Wind on Mars
0 comments