A strong explosion occurred in the fuel depot in the Eni site area in Calenzano, in the province of Florence, on Monday morning, December 9, around 10.15. There would be two dead, nine injured, three of whom are in serious condition, and three missing.
The explosion occurred in an area known as a loading point where tankers refuel. column of smoke It is also visible from the neighboring municipalities. In the area affected by the explosion there is a strong acrid odor due to the combustion of hydrocarbons, so much so that the people present are distributed masks to be able to repair the airways.
Around 13:XNUMX the President of the Region, Eugenio Giani, announced that the fire caused by the explosion had been put out. “The Fire Brigade has put out the flames in the Eni depot in Calenzano, near Florence, in order to avoid the spread to nearby depots. The technicians of the Tuscany Regional Agency for Environmental Protection are on site to assess the potential fallout of the pollutants, including any effects on waterways”. The governor of Tuscany wrote on social media explaining that the fire in the fuel depot “It was quickly contained and the smoke column rose significantly due to the temperature difference between the smoke and the atmosphere. The situation – assures Giani – is under controlThe flames were extinguished, avoiding any contact with the fuel depots. The deposits remained intact".
Civil Protection: “Keep the windows closed”
The Department of Civil Protection has activated It alert for a radius of 5 km from the explosion zone that occurred in Calenzano, "with which we ask for keep the windows closed and not to approach the area,” the prefecture of Florence reports.
The Municipality of Calenzano has instead asked citizens not to approach the site of the explosion. “The accident has created amajor shock wave which shattered the windows of many homes. The situation is back under control, now we are evaluating what to do and where to intervene with the Prefecture. The indication is not to leave the house and keep the windows closed and any relapses. Further indications are being discussed with civil protection or the prefecture, also to reopen the companies", said the mayor of Calenzano, Giuseppe Carovani.
Regional trains suspended, Calenzano exit of A1 closed
In the morning it is the Calenzano exit of the A1 has been closed in both directions. The exit was reopened around 14pm.
La railway traffic is still suspended on the conventional lines Florence-Bologna and Florence-Prato-Pistoia due to the intervention of the Fire Brigade and the Police following the explosion that occurred outside the railway site in Calenzano. Trains will be subject to limitations and cancellations.
Sul Trenitalia website it reads that "circulation is still suspended between Florence Castello and Prato due to an intervention by the Police following an explosion that occurred outside the railway station in Calenzano. The Fire Brigade is currently working. Intercity and Regional trains may be subject to route restrictions, cancellations and delays.
The IC 584 train Trieste Centrale (7:21) – Roma Termini (15:35): the train today ends its journey at Bologna Centrale.
Passengers heading to:
• Prato Centrale, can continue with the replacement service with a specially prepared bus;
• Florence Rifredi, Arezzo, Terontola, Chiusi, Orvieto and Orte, can continue with the first available trains managed by Trenitalia customer service staff;
• Roma Termini, can continue with the following high-speed trains:
– FR 9625 Milan Central (11am) – Naples Central (25pm);
– FR 9413 Venice Santa Lucia (10am) – Naples Central (26pm);
– FR 9587 Turin Porta Nuova (10:00) – Reggio Calabria Central (21:14);
– FR 9415 Venice Santa Lucia (11am) – Rome Termini (26pm).
Active bus routes for regional connections between Prato and Florence.
(Last update: 15.26 am on 9 December).
