Armed gang attacks cash van on Foggia highway, sets vehicles ablaze
About ten masked robbers blocked State Road 16 near Cerignola with burning vehicles to ambush an armoured cash van on Tuesday morning, Sky TG24 reported.
A gang of around ten masked, armed robbers attacked an armoured cash van on the SS16 state road between Cerignola and San Ferdinando di Puglia on Tuesday morning, Sky TG24 reported. The attackers set several vehicles on fire across the carriageway to block traffic and force the van, operated by security firm Battistolli, to stop.
The gang then tried to open the vehicle's armoured compartment using cutting tools and explosives, according to the broadcaster. It is not yet clear whether the robbers managed to escape with any money. No injuries have been reported.
Police were sent to the scene, Sky TG24 said. Adnkronos and TGCom24 also reported the attack, which blocked traffic on the road for a period.
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What we know
- 1 outlet · Sky TG24 Around ten masked, armed robbers attacked an armoured cash van on the SS16 between Cerignola and San Ferdinando di Puglia on Tuesday morning, Sky TG24 reported.
- 2+ outlets · Adnkronos, Sky TG24 +1 The gang set vehicles on fire to block the road and force the van to stop, then used cutting tools and explosives to try to open its armoured compartment.
- 2+ outlets · Adnkronos, Sky TG24 +1 No injuries have been reported; police were sent to the scene.
- 2+ outlets · Adnkronos, Sky TG24 +1 It remains unclear whether the robbers escaped with any cash.
Not yet confirmed
- Unconfirmed Whether the robbers escaped with cash from the van
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Why it matters for Europe
The attack shut a section of the SS16, a main road through Puglia linking Cerignola and San Ferdinando di Puglia, and tied up police resources responding to an armed gang that used explosives and a burning roadblock on a public highway.
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Questions and answers
- What happened on the SS16 near Foggia?
- A gang of around ten armed, masked robbers attacked an armoured cash van, blocking the road with burning vehicles, Sky TG24 reported.
- Were there any injuries?
- No injuries have been reported.
- Did the robbers get away with money?
- It is not yet clear whether they escaped with any cash, according to Sky TG24.
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