Overview

• The collapse killed 31-year-old sommelier Marta Severin, who was extracted alive from the rubble but later died, and injured ten others, three of whom remain in critical condition at Ospedale Fiorini.
• The Procura di Latina has placed the Michelin-starred venue under judicial seizure as PM Giuseppe Miliano coordinates a negligent manslaughter inquiry with ongoing technical and forensic inspections.
• Experts are examining whether water infiltrations during a yellow-alert for strong winds or maintenance work performed at the end of June undermined the concrete slab.
• Essenza was founded by chef Simone Nardoni in Pontinia in 2011, moved to Terracina in 2019, and received its Michelin star in 2020 for its innovative seafood menu and extensive wine cellar.
• Local authorities, including Terracina’s mayor, have called for stricter safety inspections of historic and repurposed buildings following the tragedy.