Horrific Accident in Terlizzi: Four Cyclists Struck by Car, Three Dead, Two Hospitalized in Barese
Three cyclists from the local sports group Ciclo Avis in Andria, Antonio Porro, Sandro Abruzzese, and Vincenzo Mantovani, lost their lives on August 3, 2025, when they were run over by a Lancia Delta on Provincial Road 231 near Terlizzi. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. 1, 2.
The victims were remembered for their love of cycling and sport, as well as their initiatives, including a recent blood donation awareness campaign. Two other cyclists were seriously injured and hospitalized. 1
The mayor of Terlizzi, Michelangelo De Chirico, and the mayor of Andria, Giovanna Bruno, expressed their condolences and offered support to the families of the victims and the city of Andria. 1, 3
The Regional Committee of the Italian Cycling Federation Puglia also weighed in on the tragic episode, stating that the safety of cyclists on Italian roads is a genuine emergency. 4
An investigation into the cause of the accident is being conducted by the Trani prosecutor's office, but no current publicly available updates exist on the investigation status or any new cyclist safety measures enacted in Puglia post-accident. 1
The bodies of the victims are at the Policlinico di Bari. An appeal is made to the teams, societies, and organizers of cycling events next week to observe a minute of silence in memory of the victims. 1
According to Sapidata - Asaps Observatory, 125 cyclist deaths (115 of whom were men) had been recorded by 2025, a worse toll than the previous year. 5
If you seek the most current official information, checking Italian regional news outlets or official Puglia government transportation websites after a few days may provide updates once investigations conclude or safety initiatives are announced.
- The average number of cyclist deaths in Italy has been on the rise, with 125 recorded by 2025, according to Sapidata - Asaps Observatory.
- General-news discussions often cover crime-and-justice issues, including the tragic accident involving three cyclists from Ciclo Avis in Andria, which occurred on August 3, 2025.
- Sports-betting websites might also report on sports-related news, such as the memorial minute requested for cycling events next week to honor the victims of the tragic incident on Provincial Road 231.
