A serious incident occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 23, 2025, on the A1 Milano-Napoli motorway. Dois heavy vehicles collided shortly after 5pm, at kilometer 709, towards Nápoles, close to the Teano Ovest service area. One of the trucks was transporting LPG and, upon impact, it caught fire, resulting in an explosion.
The explosion caused damage to the carreggiata and the adjacent service area. Não casualties were recorded among road users, thanks to the immediate evacuation of nearby autogrills.
The section between Caianello and Capua was closed in both directions to allow for safety operations.
- Drivers coming from Roma towards Nápoles must exit at Cassino and re-enter at Capua.
- Anyone coming from Nápoles to Roma must exit at Santa Maria Capua Vetere and re-enter at Caianello.
- For long journeys, an alternative route is suggested via the A24, A25, A14 and A16.
Incident details
The collision involved a collision between two heavy trucks.
The LPG tank was hit in the rear, starting the fire.
Firefighters from Teano, Caserta, Aversa and
Despite initial efforts to contain the flames, the cistern exploded approximately 30 to 40 minutes after the accident.
Firefighter intervention
Firefighters preventively evacuated service areas close to the site.
Three fire engines were mobilized to fight the fire.
Bonification operations continued for hours to eliminate residual outbreaks.
The explosion created craters on the runway and damaged structures in the Teano service area.
Impacts on viability
Queues reached 6 to 7 kilometers at the mandatory exits.
The section towards Roma was reopened around 7pm.
The direction to Nápoles remained closed for runway restoration.
Water was distributed to drivers stuck in traffic jams.
Suggested alternative routes
For those traveling from north to south over long distances:
- Follow the A24 towards Pescara.
- Continue along the A25 until the A14.
- Continue until Canosa and take the A16 to Nápoles.
These routes avoid the affected section of the A1.
Drivers must monitor updates in real time.
Ongoing security operations
Teams from Autostrade per l’Italia coordinate the removal of the vehicles.
The highway police are investigating the causes of the traffic jam.
Structural checks are being carried out on the damaged service area.
Full reopening depends on the results of these inspections.
Consequences of the accident
The explosion generated a loud bang heard in nearby municipalities, such as Riardo and Vairano Patenora.
There were no serious injuries among civilians due to timely evacuation.
The drivers of the vehicles involved received medical attention, with no serious consequences reported.
The incident highlighted the importance of safety protocols when transporting hazardous materials.
