A 56-year-old man was killed Wednesday in Treviso, Italy, when a World War I-era bomb detonated while he was handling it, authorities say. The victim, identified as Attilio Frare, was a known collector of historical military artifacts adn the incident occurred in a shed on his property. The tragedy highlights the continued risk posed by unexploded ordnance in Italy, particularly in regions where intense fighting took place during the First World War, and underscores the dangers of handling potentially unstable artifacts.
Man Dies Handling World War I-Era Ordnance in Italy
A 56-year-old man died Wednesday after an unexploded ordnance from World War I detonated while he was handling it in Treviso, Italy, according to multiple reports.
The incident occurred when the man was reportedly manipulating the device in a shed, officials said. Emergency services responded to the scene but were unable to save him.
The victim has been identified as Attilio Frare, a collector of historical military artifacts, Il Virgilio reported.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the explosion. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unexploded ordnance, even decades after conflicts have ended. Italy, particularly the northeastern regions, still contains remnants of fighting from World War I.
The explosion took place in a shed used for storing tools, according to Il Gazzettino.
Local police have urged residents to exercise extreme caution if they encounter any suspicious objects and to immediately contact the authorities. The presence of these artifacts underscores the lasting impact of the Great War on the Italian landscape.
