Italy: 1 killed in fiery highway crash involving 2 trucks in northern Italy.

RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “VIGILI DEL FUOCO” HANDOUT —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— SHOTLIST VILLAFRANCA D’ASTI, ITALY (MAY 21, 2026) (VIGILI DEL FUOCO - RESTRICTED) 1. AERIALS OF CRASH SITE ON A21 HIGHWAYVILLAFRANCA D’ASTI, ITALY - MAY 21 - RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “VIGILI DEL FUOCO” HANDOUT —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— A violent collision between two heavy transport trucks sparked a massive fire and killed one driver early Thursday afternoon, May 21, on the A21 highway in northern Italy. Italian firefighters said the driver of one of the vehicles died following the collision and subsequent blaze along the motorway. Footage released by the Italian fire service showed aerial reconnaissance operations over the accident site and smoke rising from the highway area. Emergency crews and safety teams remained at the scene as operations continued following the crash.