Two footballers have been killed in a horror crash in a road tunnel.
Danilo Boz and Fabio Rosa, both 19, succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
They were travelling in a car being driven by teammate Andrea Zoccoletto, who was rushed to the hospital in a serious condition.
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The trio was driving to their hometown of Maniago in northern Italy, following a training session in nearby Poffabro.
According to preliminary reports, Zoccoletto lost control of the Renault Twingo while entering the tunnel and veered onto the other side of the road.
The vehicle then ploughed head-on into a Volkswagen Tiguan being driven by a 72-year-old woman, who was also taken to the hospital. Her condition is unknown.
After the collision, the passenger side of the Twingo crashed against the tunnel wall, causing it to partially collapse.
The Bus del Colvera tunnel, which leads from Frisanco to Maniago, is about a kilometre long, as reported by Need To Know.
The three players were said to be close friends who had just reunited for training after the summer break.
They played for the football team ASD Calcio Maniago Vajont in the Promozione league – the sixth tier of the Italian football pyramid.
A club spokesperson announced that all activities had been cancelled for the time being.
They said: “We are shocked by the tragic passing of Danilo and Fabio.
“We are close to their families and loved ones at this time for this unimaginable loss, and we will continue to provide them with our full support.
“All Calcio Maniago Vajont activities are currently suspended until further notice.”
The accident is still under investigation.
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