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Dozens of horses stampede through Rome after fireworks scare

Created at 31 May · 2:23 PM3 sources↑ Market-relevant3 events
IN SHORT

Dozens of horses bolted through Rome during a parade rehearsal after a traffic policeman set off unauthorized fireworks. The incident injured several riders, including a 22-year-old soldier with broken ribs and a punctured lung, and approximately 15 horses.

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Key Numbers

35horses bolted through city streets
15horses injured
22-year-oldsoldier injured
50-year-oldtraffic officer allegedly lit fireworks
fourtraffic police officers involved

Who's Involved

Traffic policeman
Set off fireworks without permission during parade rehearsal
Soldier
Suffered broken ribs and punctured lung
Mario De Sclavis
Rome police commander

↳ Why This Matters

An incident occurred in Rome during a rehearsal for Italy's Republic Day parade when unauthorized fireworks caused horses to stampede. This event highlights potential risks associated with public event preparations and the need for strict adherence to safety protocols.

Key facts

  • Dozens of horses stampeded through Rome during a parade rehearsal.
  • Fireworks were set off without permission by a traffic policeman.
  • The incident injured several riders and approximately 15 horses.
  • A 22-year-old soldier sustained broken ribs and a punctured lung.

An incident occurred in Rome during a rehearsal for Italy's Republic Day parade when unauthorized fireworks caused horses to stampede. This event highlights potential risks associated with public event preparations and the need for strict adherence to safety protocols.

Frequently asked questions

Dozens of horses bolted through Rome after a traffic policeman set off fireworks without permission during a parade rehearsal.

Yes, a 22-year-old soldier suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung. Three young soldiers and a policewoman were also injured.

Around 15 horses were injured, but none required euthanasia.

What Happens Next

01Officials are reviewing how the unauthorized fireworks were ignited near the rehearsal site.

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How It Developed

1 Jun · 3:49 AM
The article adds that the stampede involved roughly 35 horses and the last horse was recovered nine miles away.
Fox News via PiQSuite
31 May · 3:50 PM
The article adds that the fireworks occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, causing panic among horses with and without riders.
New York Post via PiQSuite
31 May · 8:00 AM
Fireworks set off by a policeman during a parade rehearsal in Rome startled horses, causing them to bolt and injure riders and themselves.
PiQSuite

Sources

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Dozens of horses stampede through the streets of Rome after getting spooked by fireworksm.piqsuite.com
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Fireworks reportedly trigger mass horse stampede through Rome streets, injuring several soldiersm.piqsuite.com
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Horses bolt through Rome after policeman lights fireworks at parade rehearsalm.piqsuite.com

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