Overview
- The Serie C match between Zafferana Volley and Volley ’96 Milazzo was halted after athletes suffered fainting and breathing difficulties inside the palatenda at Zafferana Etnea.
- Firefighters measured carbon monoxide in the venue after an on-site doctor reported an unusual smell and called for checks.
- Fifteen people were taken to Catania hospitals, with eight treated in a hyperbaric chamber—six Milazzo players, one Zafferana player and one adult.
- Seven others received oxygen therapy at Garibaldi hospital, and all patients were discharged overnight.
- Volley ’96 Milazzo issued a public protest calling for action and accountability over venue safety after the incident.