Summary
Three police officers died in a gas explosion at a farmhouse in northern Italy. The explosion happened while the officers were trying to evict three siblings from the house. The authorities believe that one of the siblings deliberately caused the blast.
Key Facts
- Three police officers from the Carabinieri military police died in a gas explosion in northern Italy.
- The explosion occurred during an eviction attempt at a farmhouse near Verona.
- The eviction involved two brothers and a sister due to financial debts.
- A man and a woman were arrested at the scene, and another man was found after fleeing.
- The blast injured at least 15 people, including police officers and a firefighter.
- Authorities think the explosion was deliberate, triggered by opening a gas cylinder.
- Petrol bombs were found at the property, indicating possible violent intentions.
- The farmhouse was old and had no electricity, according to the Verona prosecutor.