Overview
- Local police confirmed the two deaths in Campobasso and said investigators are considering food poisoning as a working hypothesis.
- ANSA reported the family twice sought emergency care before being discharged each time with an initial diagnosis of food poisoning.
- Reports indicate a fish or seafood course at the Christmas meal is suspected as the source, pending forensic confirmation.
- The father remains hospitalized in Campobasso and may be transferred to Rome for further care, according to ANSA.
- Pietracatella’s mayor described the event as a tragedy as authorities continue inquiries and await autopsy and toxicology findings.