Two tourists are dead and one person is seriously injured following a head-on collision on the provincial road linking Salice Salentino and Veglie, in Italy’s Lecce province, according to LeccePrima.
The crash took place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, on the stretch of road known as the Salice-Veglie route. Emergency services attended the scene, but two of the victims could not be saved. A third person involved in the collision was transported to hospital in critical condition, the outlet reports.
Local news coverage indicates the two deceased were a married couple who were visiting the area as tourists. The collision involved two vehicles travelling in opposite directions on the provincial road.
Follow-up reporting from Sky TG24 and ANSA states that police have arrested the driver of one of the cars involved. The driver reportedly tested positive for both alcohol and drugs after the crash. The arrest was made in connection with the deaths of the couple, according to those outlets.
The exact sequence of events leading up to the collision has not been fully detailed in the reports. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the crash, including the role of the arrested driver’s alleged impairment.
RaiNews and Adnkronos also covered the incident, confirming the death of the husband and wife and the severity of the third person’s injuries.
The road is a known local connection between the two towns in the Salento area, a popular destination for summer tourism. The incident has drawn attention to road safety on provincial routes in the region.
What to watch next: Further details on the driver’s charges and the condition of the injured survivor are expected as the investigation progresses.
