Overview
- The assault took place around 6:30 a.m. Monday on the northbound carriageway near Ortona in the Chieti area.
- Police highway units, firefighters and 118 crews responded to the scene and secured the area.
- Autostrade reported three cars and one truck were involved, with at least two vehicles set alight during the attack.
- A14 traffic was halted between Ortona and Pescara Sud, causing about 1 km of queues and requiring detours toward Pescara.
- Authorities have not confirmed whether firearms were used or the value of any stolen money.